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A Tax-Free Jumla

By Sujit Bhar Immediately after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman read out her speech for the Union Budget proposals on February 1, a meme started doing the rounds on social media. It went somet...

Republic Day Honours: A Tale of Two Realities

This year’s awards reflect a stark duality—on one hand, the recognition of divisive figures aligned with the ruling ideology, and on the other, the celebration of unsung heroes whose quiet contributions embody India’s true spirit

Union Budget 2025-26: Fiscal situation must be India’s top priority

By Bishwajit Bhattacharyya The Union Budget 2025 represents Union Government’s estimated receipts and expenditure from 1.4.2025 to 31.3.2026! Article 112 of the Constitution mandates this. Toda...

Justifiable Outrage

The life sentence awarded to Sanjay Roy, accused in the horrific murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, raises unsettling questions about evidence, the judiciary, and the role of politics in justice

Navigating Guarantor Liabilities in India’s Legal Maze

Understanding the complexities of the Indian legal framework is critical for personal guarantors to safeguard their interests amid increasing dual recovery and Insolvency proceedings

The Giant of the Bombay Bar

A tribute to the towering legal luminary whose integrity, intellect, and incisive wit left an indelible mark on the Indian legal profession and those privileged to cross his path

Legal Approval, Moral Dilemma

The Supreme Court of India recently overturned a 16-year-old National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission verdict that had categorized charging excessive interest rates on credit card dues as an unfair trade practice. This judgment enables banks to continue imposing interest rates exceeding 30 percent on overdue credit card payments. While legally sound, the decision has sparked debates about its ethical implications

Judging a Judge

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna recently apprised the full court of the Supreme Court of the Collegium’s meeting with the Allahabad High Court judge. The Collegium had met the judge after his remarks targeting Muslims at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event led to an uproar and Opposition demands for his impeachment 

Law students: Bridging the gap

November 26, Law Day, is also known as Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas, a day that commemorates the adoption of our Constitution and reflects our commitment to the rule of law and justice. As we celebrate this foundational moment, it is imperative to consider the future of this legal landscape—our law students

New Renaissance and India ties

The island-nation is grappling with a crisis that stems from years of  economic mismanagement, entrenched corruption, and political instability. The unprecedented 2022 protests, known locally as the Aragalaya movement, brought about the resignation of former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, effectively ending the Rajapaksa family’s two-decade-long political dominance. The new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken a pragmatic approach to ties with New Delhi

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