The strike of the strike, as a newspaper called it. What are the effects of Bandh? Is it the right way to protest? Bandh is basically a strike. Everything is supposed to be closed on a day when a Bandh is ‘called’ for. If you ask a layman about whether there should or should not be bandhs, you will ...

Note - If you are offended by regional stereotypes, or stereotypes of any other sort, please refrain from reading. Thanks :) Another year, another day, another sweaty evening in law school. From the terrace of my hostel, I survey my kingdom. My kingdom is composed of the occasional tree, patchy gras...

I own a Gaddi dog (an Indian sheep dog) called Sheroo. He is a 120 pound sheep dog who can bring a wild cat or a wolf down. I have kept him for the protection of my cattle. Sheroo is brown, big, shaggy and so obedient and intelligent that he sometimes even writes a blog post for me. Ha! Just kidding...

India is perhaps the only country in the world which has the dubious distinction of having maximum number of laws to regulate the conduct of society. It is the only country where almost all aspects of human behavior i.e. behavior with human beings, behavior with animals (both domestic & wild) w...

DO YOUR BIT! I despise regionalistic politics. And so I despise Raj Thackeray and his politics. Having lived in Bombay (Yes, I still like calling my city Bombay) since six, there is little I haven’t seen. What happens in Bombay affects every Indian in some way or the other. Over the last few days, m...

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) My CGPA just went up. *celebrates* No, it’s not because I started studying more or anything. My law school just found out that they needed to be more lenient in their marking system to ensure that I get a job. Unbelievable? Well, it’s happening so better believe...

Sir, it is no point now crying hoarse against absconding Mr. Warren Anderson, For, he after all did not flee stealthy from here without anyone’s permission, He was in fact accorded a very warm send off reserved for very important person, By none other than the top brass of the then Bhopal Civil (nig...

On 26th June 1975, a shocked nation heard Indira Gandhi’s unmistakable voice declare in All India Radio “The President has proclaimed emergency. This is nothing to panic about.” Perhaps its obvious that when someone uses such a defensive approach, the opposite is true. Indeed when Mrs. G gave the in...

A student of law should always prepare his case pointwise keeping in mind the law on the particular subject. Irrelevant material and unwanted talks should be avoided. Generally a case involves a single important question, which should be kept in mind. Your pleadings and arguments should be brief but...

The youngsters in this profession must bear in mind that it would be harmful for them to depend on touts and even remain dependent on their seniors for a long time. In most of the cases it is seen that the seniors do not allow their juniors to conduct easy cases where winning a case is guaranteed. T...

The modern judicial system was not known to India, before advance of the British. Before it, most of the cases were settled either by the community itself or by an officer of the state, who acted for and against of a party to impart a fair justice. However, in British system also assistance of a ple...

It is said that today the power lies with the associations. We should therefore develop the habit of selfless service to others and associate with the associations doing service in various fields. This habit can help us during troubles. There is yet a spiritual cause behind every trouble which can b...

The following poem is inspired by those Government Officials who strive hard in hostile environs, wherein ‘corruption and bad governance’ is the name of the game! I have been particularly inspired by Justice Hegde, whose recent resignation from the post of Lokayukta has opened up a hornet’s nest. My...

A very intelligent acquaintance had once told me, “The reason why you want to become a lawyer and the things you do after becoming a lawyer are mostly different.” Mostly people decide they want to do law ‘to serve the society’. It is indeed a very noble thought and definitely a strong motive to join...

Hiranymayen patren Satyasyapi hitam mukham.Tatavam pushanpa branu satya dharmay darstay.(Truth is hidden by a golden lid. Oh Protector you open it for me to perceive Satyadharma.) Mahatma Gandhi defined Truth as a religion and synonymous to God but truth is not only a means but also an end of human ...

It seems that the woes of production houses and television channels are not going to end anytime soon. In a judgment delivered yesterday, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York held that YouTube was protected by the “safe harbor” provision for service providers in spi...

On June 11th, the world witnessed a mind-blowing extravaganza kick-off! The FIFA World Cup 2010! As Fans thronged the air-ports and streets of the host nation, there was an air of excitement that had never been witnessed at a World Cup before. This was because the World Cup was being hosted in a con...

** Moot Court Just the phrase will make heads turn in a law school. Anyone and everyone who moots is to be treated like a superstar. It fascinates first years. No doubt. When I started off with law school, I also looked up to mooters as Demi-Gods. Suddenly towards the end of the first year, I asked ...

Someday I hope to see this on the front page: The government of India has finally taken notice. The Home Ministry will soon table a Bill that is bound to create controversy. Many observers believe that this Bill assumes that India is a racist country. Shishi Rudra, an eminent sociologist, says Last ...

If ever you happen to be embroiled in an unsavoury critical situation, Telling upon your reputation (whatever that be) and seeking your resignation, Experts who have always stubbornly remained unmoved, unfazed or unshaken, Even in gravest hour of crisis have set an ideal example for emulation. Do no...