Dying Declaration Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Meaning, Essentials, and Evidentiary Value
A woman lies in a hospital bed with severe burn injuries. Doctors are not sure she will survive. A magistrate arrives, confirms she is mentally conscious, and records what she says about who attacked her. Three weeks later, she dies. That recorded…
Concept, Nature, and Scope of Jurisprudence: Understanding the Philosophy Behind the Law
Have you ever wondered what truly makes a law “law”? Is it just a set of rules written in thick books, or is there something deeper — a philosophy, a purpose, a way of thinking that shapes how societies function? That’s where jurisprudence comes in.…
Gujarat HC: LLB Degree No Ground to Deny Maintenance to Divorced Wife
Introduction In a significant ruling that reinforces the protective intent behind maintenance law in India, the Gujarat High Court has made it clear that a woman holding an LLB degree cannot be denied maintenance simply because she has a law…
Indian Partnership Act 1932: Definitions, Elements, and Types
1. Introduction The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 governs partnerships in India. It was enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to partnership and came into force on 1 October 1932. Understanding the Act — its definitions, the essential elements…