Preventive Detention and Its Routine Application – A Case Analysis

K Chakra Pani Introduction The field of criminal law jurisprudence encompasses different theories of punishments: retributive, deterrent, expiatory, preventive, and reformative.[1] The Indian criminal law follows a mix of deterrent, preventive, and reformative theories, with deterrent and preventive measures being Read more

Right to Privacy of the Accused in False Rape Cases – A Case Analysis

K Chakra Pani Introduction Rape is an abhorrent offence punishable under the Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS). Rape, as defined in both statutes, intends to protect women from such a grave offence which Read more

Rape on False Promise of Marriage by the Supreme Court of India – A Case Analysis

K Chakra Pani Introduction Rape is one of the most heinous offences punishable under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. The evolving nature of rape as an offence has consistently expanded the definition Read more

Abuse Of Dominant Position Under Competition Law In The Light Of Showtyme v. BookmyShow Controversy

Naveen Talawar Introduction  In India, it is well established that dominance itself is not a cause for concern, but the abuse of such dominance is. The Competition Act (2002) of the country expressly prohibits the abuse of dominance in a Read more

Case Study: A R Antulay v. R S Nayak

Nithyakalyani Narayanan CASE NAME – A. R. Antulay v. R. S. Nayak CITATION – AIR 1988 SC 1531 DECIDED ON – 29 April 1988. CORAM – Sabyasachi Mukherjee, G. L. Oza, M. N. Venkatachaliah, Ranganath Misra, JJ., B. C. Ray, Read more

Case Study: Coca-Cola Company Vs. Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.

Shreya Sharma Citation: (2009) 164 DLT 59 INTRODUCTION White Sox win in walk-off fashion against Tigers due to wild pitch hitting umpire.. However, the thrilling performance was overshadowed by an unexpected incident involving a wild pitch that struck the umpire. Read more

Case Study: Foundation of Media Professionals V. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

Foundation of Media Professionals v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir                   (2020 SCC online SC 453) – 4G Landmark Case      Bench of Judges: N.V. Ramana, R. Subhash Reddy and B.R. Gavai INTRODUCTION: Foundation of Media Professionals v. Union Read more

Case Study: Independent Thought V. Union Of India & Anr

Citation: (2017) 10 SCC 800. Decided on: October 11, 2017 Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Division Bench (Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta) Author’s insight and comments Patriarchy has always been an inseparable part of our society. Read more