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Maintenance Should Not Be Unreasonably High Or Encourage Idleness: Gujarat HC

While displaying pragmatism of the highest order and striking a notable balance, the Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad in a most remarkable, robust, rational and recent oral judgment titled Mayurbhai Badvantbhai Dave vs State of Gujarat & Ors in R/Criminal Revision Application (For Maintenance) No. 181 of 2025 With Criminal Misc. Application (For Stay) No. 1 of 2025 and cited in Neutral Citat..

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An Advocate Or Self-Represented Litigant Cannot Justify An Inordinate Delay Due To Failure To Understand Court Order

In a very significant development, we need to note that the Delhi High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Ajit Kumar Gola Vs State (GNCTD) And Anr in CRL.M.C. 1913/2024 and cited in Neutral Citation No.: 2026:DHC:2829 that was reserved on 13.03.2026 and then finally pronounced and uploaded on 04.04.2026 has minced absolutely just no words to hold in ..

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Right To Be Considered For Promotion Is A Fundamental Right: P&H HC

It warms the innermost cockles of my heart to note that the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Kulwant Singh vs State of Punjab in CWP-5302-2026 and cited in Neutral Citation No.: 2026:PHHC:048139 that was reserved on 05.03.2026 and then pronounced finally on 27.03.2026 has minced absolutely just no words to most..

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The SHANTI Act and the Absolute Liability Doctrine: Reconciling India’s Nuclear Renaissance with the Constitutional Mandate of Article 21

As the Supreme Court of India prepares to convene on April 2, 2026, to deliberate upon the constitutional validity of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, 2025—colloquially and perhaps optimistically christened the SHANTI Act—the Republic stands at a precipice where the imperatives of existential energy security collide with the no..

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January 2026 California Fee Changes Impact Immigrants Awaiting Green Cards

The journey to obtaining a U.S. green card is an immense undertaking, marked by significant emotional and financial investment. For many, the dream of permanent residency is overshadowed by the complex reality of navigating dense bureaucracy and steadily escalating costs. This challenge has become more pronounced for immigrants in California, where a new wave of administrative fee increases is ..

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Statehood in International Law: Legal Basis, Core Elements, Recognition, and Suggestions

Index of Headings 1. Introduction 1.1 Meaning and Importance of Statehood 1.2 Evolution of the Concept of State 2. Concept of State in International Law 2.1 Definition of State 2.2 Montevideo Convention and Statehood 2.3 Legal Personality of a State 2.4 Distinction between State and Government ..

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AI-Generated Music and Copyright Law in India: Delhi High Court Faces the Question of Authorship Without Humans

Introduction Creativity being something only people do - that idea sits at the heart of copyright law. Laws written years ago, court rulings made since, even how we define who counts as an author - they all rely on a thinking person making choices. Yet lately, things have started to shift. Machines powered by artificial intelligence now produce songs not just copied from patterns, ins..

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Use of Force, War, and the Principles of Neutrality in International Relations

Index of Headings 1.Concept of War2.Laws of War (International Humanitarian Law) 2.1 Declaration of War 2.2 Effects of War 2.3 Enemy Character  3.Prisoners of War (POWs) 4.Neutrality 4.1 Meaning 4.2 Rights and Duties of Neutral States 4.3 Neutral Territory  5.Pr..

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Parliament Reopens the Question of Identity: Analysing the Transgender Persons (Amendment) Bill and the Retreat from Self-Determination

Introduction Every now and then, something believed resolved in constitutional matters slips back into view. This time, lawmakers stirred what judges had seemingly laid to rest. The new Transgender Persons (Amendment) Bill marks just that turning point. Not only does it adjust prior rules, yet it drags forward a core matter the Supreme Court once settled clearly in National Legal Serv..

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Supreme Court Draws a Firm Line: No Writ Intervention at Show Cause Stage in GST Cancellation Proceedings

Introduction One of the most misunderstood aspects of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not its scope, but its timing. The power of judicial review is undeniably wide, yet courts have consistently emphasised that the exercise of this power must be disciplined. The question is not simply whether a grievance exists, but whether the stage at which the court is approached is appropri..

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The Regressive Path of Gender Jurisprudence: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, and its Divergence from the NALSA Mandate

The Evolution and Contraction of Gender Identity Rights in India Transgenders in India has has historically battled between the cultural reverence and systemic discrimation of colonial marginalised policies in India. The historic decision pronounced by the Supreme Court of India in National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India (2014) was the major legal basis of the..

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The Democratic Equilibrium: From the Trivialities of Social Media to the Sanctity of National Security

Byline: Rishabh Tyagi, Advocate, Delhi High CourtDate: March 21, 2026Category: Constitutional Law / National Security / Civil Liberties In the ceaseless theater of a mature democratic existence, the law must serve as both a sanctuary for the citizen’s voice and an impenetrable shield for the sovereign State. The jurisprude..

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Article on the validity of the Enforcement Directorate to file a writ petition under Article 32

Can the Enforcement Directorate Sue a State? A Nation's Federal Compact Under Strain On a cold January morning in Kolkata, what began as a statutory search under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) escalated into a constitutional crisis that now threatens to redefine the boundaries of Indian federalism. On January 8, 2026, officers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conduct..

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Conversion Must Be Definitely Banned Nationally Right Now: Sageer Khan

It was my very best friend Sageer Khan who first of all ingrained in me most deeply in Mackronia locality in Sagar in Madhya Pradesh way back in 1994 that conversion is a crime that is worst than all the other crimes in this world and when I wanted to myself convert and become a Muslim in 1994 deeply influenced by what version he gave to me of Islam and  even once expressed my desire to hi..

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How to Apply Bates Numbering to Legal Documents: A Step-by-Step Guide

Legal professionals handle large volumes of documents during litigation, discovery, and case preparation. One of the most reliable methods for organizing and referencing these documents is Bates numbering. If you're wondering how to efficiently apply Bates numbering to legal documents, the short answer is: use a consistent numbering system and automate the process with specialized PDF tools lik..

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