Long live the planet of the cows ! By Justice Katju
A 4 day Gau ‘Mahakumbh from 4th to 7th September is being held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, about which a link…
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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has just received another three years in his post from the central government. The Department of Personnel and Training quietly released…
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Eid ul Milad By Justice Katju
Apart from the two Eids celebrated by Muslims, Eid ul Fitr, which marks the end of the Holy Month of…
On Democracy By Justice Katju
These days a lot of hue and cry is being raised by opposition parties, mediapersons, and so called ‘intellectuals’ over…
To wink, or not to wink, that is the question By Justice Katju
Recently a lady lawyer asked me on fb for some tips how to argue in Court. I humorously replied ”…
On Democracy By Justice Katju
These days a lot of hue and cry is being raised by opposition parties, mediapersons, and so called ‘intellectuals’ over…
Who destroyed state institutions in India ? By Justice Katju
Opposition parties, many mediapersons, and so called ‘intellectuals’ in India are nowadays strongly criticising the BJP for undermining and destroying…
The humility of Sir Grimwood Mears By Justice Katju
During British rule there were many British Judges in the Indian High Courts, the Chief Justice invariably being a Britisher. …
Contempt of Court By Justice Katju
I have always said that the present law of contempt in court in India needs to be amended https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/satyam-bruyat/its-time-to-amend-law-on-contempt-of-court In this…
MAINTENANCE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIPS: A DOCTRINAL ANALYSIS OF SECTION 125 CRPC
I. INTRODUCTION A dismal query has just preceded the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of KP Raveendran…
Why Registration is Not Proof of Ownership in Property Law
Under the scheme of the Registration Act, 1908, the registering officer is supposed to perform an administrative role, not a quasi-judicial one. The investigation into title of a person is a complex question requiring adjudication by a civil court. This can also help one understand why the registering officer generally cannot cancel a deed after registration.