Author: Inder Jain

Introduction Few principles in Indian criminal procedure carry as much constitutional weight as the doctrine of discharge — the power…

Naveen Solanki & Anr. v. Rail Land Development Authority & Ors. Civil Appeal No. 10656 of 2024 | 2026 INSC…

I. Introduction: In the commerce of modern enterprise, not every promise kept in spirit survives the test of performance. Projects…

Introduction In a landmark judgment dated January 15, 2026, the Gujarat High Court in Mahendra Shanabhai Patel & Ors. v.…

Mandatory vs Directory Provisions I. Introduction In the realm of statutory interpretation in India, the words “shall” and “may” serve…

Legal Analysis & Commentary Judicial Insights from the Supreme Court and High Courts under the Mines and Minerals (Development and…

A Comprehensive Legal Analysis with Case Law – Whether Permission of the District Judge is Mandatorily Required I. Executive Summary…

Introduction The ancient Latin maxim “Fraus et jus nunquam cohabitant” — “fraud and justice never dwell together” — represents a…

Indiscriminate Use of AI in Legal Submissions Indiscriminate use of AI, particularly Generative AI, to generate legal submissions has led…

Lok Adalats Overview Lok Adalats, or “people’s courts,” form an integral part of India’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism, aimed…