Volume 3 Issue 1 (January, 2025 to March, 2025)
Articles
AN EXAMINATION OF THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONING OF INDIA'S CRIMINAL COURTS: A LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL LENS by: Arpita Kumari
The criminal court system in India is a vital component of the country's judiciary, reflecting its commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law. Structurally, the criminal courts are organized in a hierarchy, consisting of various levels, including the Supreme Court, High Courts, Sessions Courts, and Magistrate Courts.
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THE DOCTRINE OF FRUSTRATION - IMPLICATIONS AND CRITICISM by: Harsheeta Mohanty
The doctrine of frustration states that a promisor is exonerated of all legal obligations under a contract in the event that if an unanticipated incident makes it impossible for a party to perform its duties under the agreement. Legally speaking, it is unjust to force the party who feels wronged to follow the provisions of the agreement in such circumstances.Therefore, the law considers the contract to be frustrated for all purposes, relieving this person of their obligations.
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UNDERSTANDING THE RECENT AMENDMENTS IN COMPANY LAW by: Harsheeta Mohanty
n an effort to make doing business easier, companies are proposing to amend the Companies Act to strengthen the gatekeepers of good governance, or corporate governance, which are independent directors and auditors. They also want to increase transparency in company affairs and permit companies to issue fractional and discounted shares. Discounted shares will enable a company experiencing financial difficulties to convert debt to equity, while fractional shares, which are now forbidden by the Companies Act, will facilitate access to high-value shares for ordinary investors.
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HINDU JOINT FAMILY AND MITAKSHARA COPARCENARY: AN ANALYSIS by: Monisha Roy
The concept of Hindu Joint Family and Coparcenary is believed to be one of the cornerstones of the Hindu Family Law. A Hindu Joint Family is an extended family arrangement that has enormous legal importance in India. Hindu society has always been composed on one large, intact family. The fundamental value of a Hindu joint family is that it can be traced back to a single common ancestor. Joint families can continue for eternity.
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GOOD GOVERNANCE AND RIGHT TO INFORMATION: AN ANALYSIS by: Monisha Roy
Freedom of information, that is, freedom to know, is essential for a developed democracy. There should be curiosity in people’ s minds to know. They should seek information. Such kind of informed citizenry is only possible by having widespread access to information about how their government functions. Participatory democracy cannot exist without management that is transparency and accountability. The health of a democratic society depends on the free flow of knowledge. The Right to Information Act was a groundbreaking instrument for promoting, defending, and upholding people' right to information in India.
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LAY OFF AND RETRENCHMENT UNDER INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE ACT, 1947: AN ANALYSIS by: Monisha Roy
The Industrial Dispute Act came into force in 1947. The key concern of this act is to promote industrial peace by facilitating the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes through negotiations. The purpose of the labour legislation is to safeguard employees from victimization by employers and to uphold social justice to both the parties, that is, employers and the employees. The said Act promotes collective bargaining and regulates the atmosphere or conditions under which the workmen are working. It prevents illegal strikes and lockouts, also has provisions for the regulations of lay-off and retrenchment.
