Author: Inder Jain

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…

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Section 138): Legal Overview The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act), particularly Section 138, addresses…

Introduction In the vast tapestry of legal maxims that underpin the common law tradition, few encapsulate the essence of justice’s…

Introduction The doctrines of delay and laches occupy a crucial position in Indian jurisprudence, particularly in the exercise of extraordinary…