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Continue reading →: A work of Genius
How can anyone stop admiring this man!! Genius beyond words. The admiration is not only when you agree with him but even when you disagree. @ramblingsofaSC @genius @justicenariman
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Continue reading →: THE NEVER ENDING STORY – SECTION 9 OF THE A&C ACT
Authors: M. Sricharan RangarajanSenior Advocate Shrivatsav NAdvocate The Deviation from the UNCITRAL model law had caused and continues to cause ripples in respect of interpretation of certain provisions which were newly included and the effect of those which were left out. The point in issue which has always been lurking…
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Continue reading →: A Merry-go-round for which you are not ready!
Imagine this, the opponent argues on a point of law and that point alone and thereby virtually concedes on the technical objections which were the main ground in the earlier round. After two hours on this merry-go-round on that very point of law raised (and the point of law was…
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Continue reading →: The Doctrine of X Factors
What kind of messages are we sending out in the games we play when it comes to the “doctrine of X factors” is beyond belief! When all that should matter is merit, is that the only “consideration” even amidst those who preach it??
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Continue reading →: When it rains, it pours!
I don’t think anything has changed from then to now, something uve heard it often. Perhaps appropriate to the lawyer life from d time as a raw junior to a not so raw lawyer. Either every matter has to reach in different courts on the same day or not even…
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Continue reading →: The quote you never quote!
The instructing Counsel (TIC) : Sir, it would be great if you are flexible on the fee. Me: But I have not even quoted the fee as I let the instructing counsel decide. TIC: I was told you are very expensive and so I had to ask you that. The…
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Continue reading →: Can professional platforms ever become political?
Well it always has been I guess given that law is intertwined with politics. The radical change that is happening across the horizon is fascinating! Exciting times ahead filled with hope. P.s: 🙂 at a time where you question everything you stood by or just justify everything that is now!!
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Continue reading →: The (Murphy’s) law and I.
Me: “my lord the position of law is such that the judge ought not to have entertained the plea as the lis is barred by law” Court: “maybe. Stay on deposit (in crores)” Me: “it is the law” Court : “maybe but it is the court’s discretion to impose conditions…
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Continue reading →: Elections amidst the “elite”?
The election season is here , from the Bar council to the Bar association to the state assembly elections. Oh! You may think there is a stark difference between the first two and the last . The “politics” within emerges the winner, unites ‘em all and battle lines are drawn…
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Continue reading →: The distinct District Courts
Some of the best times have been at District Courts. So much so that I am sometimes in awe and sometimes jealous of those who get to practice there. I do have some experiences that I rather forget as well, no doubt. A SC judge recently mentioned that Delhi is…