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Articles by Sankalp Tiwari

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Determination of Market Value for Land Acquisition

  Sankalp Tiwari   06 July 2026 at 17:30

1.IntroductionThe Government of India believed there was a heightened public concern on land acquisition issues in India. Of particular concern was that despite many amendments, over the years, to India’s Land Acquisition Act of 1894, there was ..


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When the Police Close the File, Can the Court Reopen the Investigation?

  Sankalp Tiwari   06 July 2026 at 17:30

A closure report is the police's opinion, not a judicial verdict. In Akhaya Kumar Rout v. State of Odisha (Vigilance), the Orissa High Court held that a Magistrate or Special Judge may direct further investigation even when neither the investigating ..


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No Spermatozoa Found, But Bail Cancelled: What the J&K High Court Ruling Really Means

  Sankalp Tiwari   29 June 2026 at 16:13

A SINGLE, KIND OF SMALL FACT CAN MESS UP, AN ENTIRE CASEA laboratory report can end up sounding more official in a courtroom than it ever really is in science. One short line that says no spermatozoa were detected on a bit of clothing may feel like a ..


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The Child in the Middle: Supreme Court Lays Down 20 Principles to Protect Children From Harm During Custody Disputes

  Sankalp Tiwari   15 June 2026 at 17:44

Case: Sheetal Vasant Thakur v. Chirag Arora | Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 618 | SLP(C) No. 18701-18702/2024Bench: Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh | Decided: June 11, 2026Keywords: child custody, psychological evaluation, POCSO Act, ..


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After the Gavel Falls: Can a Settlement Undo a Cheque Bounce Conviction in India?

  Sankalp Tiwari   09 June 2026 at 10:23

I. Introduction: The Problem with Treating Cheque Bounce as a Pure Criminal MatterCheque bouncing troubles India on a massive scale. Across the nation, magistrate courts are weighed down by millions of pending cases tied to Section 138 of the Negotia ..


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No constitutional protection for betting on games of skill: Why the Supreme Court's online gaming ruling could reshape the industry

  Sankalp Tiwari   08 June 2026 at 17:06

SEO titleSupreme Court Upholds Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Online Gaming Laws: No Constitutional Protection for Betting on Games of SkillMeta descriptionA detailed 3,000-word article on the Supreme Court ruling that upheld Tamil Nadu and Karnataka laws ..


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Was Anyone Watching? Why Delhi HC Says Absent Witnesses and Unfilmed Recoveries Matter for NDPS Bail

  Sankalp Tiwari   03 June 2026 at 13:07

Reality checks out differently when it comes to drug raids across India - something defence attorneys see often, while judges now face more frequently too. Minutes after acting on an anonymous tip, officers pull over a car or halt someone walking by. ..


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The Limits of a Solemn Promise: India's Supreme Court Redraws the Boundaries of Promissory Estoppel Against the State

  Sankalp Tiwari   30 May 2026 at 17:29

INTRODUCTIONIn a landmark ruling delivered on May 25, 2026, a bench of the Supreme Court of India comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K.V. Viswanathan has authoritatively restated and extended the doctrine of promissory estoppel in the cont ..


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Too Late to Object: What the Kerala High Court's POA Ruling Means for Section 138 Defendants

  Sankalp Tiwari   26 May 2026 at 15:33

One kind of legal point stands out clearly to seasoned courtroom lawyers. Not about the defendant's actions, but about an earlier step. Long before any court date, someone must start things correctly. If they fail here, everything else may collapse. ..


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Arbitral Tribunal and MSME Council: Why the Delhi High Court's 2026 ruling matters for commercial disputes

  Sankalp Tiwari   25 May 2026 at 16:50

SEO titleArbitral Tribunal Need Not Seek MSME Council Approval Before Final Award: Delhi High Court ExplainedMeta descriptionA detailed analysis of the Delhi High Court ruling that an arbitral tribunal or institution need not seek MSME Council approv ..


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