Tag: law
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A Simple Litigation Exercise: Can You Spot the Drafting Mistake?
Let us do a small exercise. No prior knowledge of law is required, only a little presence of mind. If you are tired, bookmark this and come back to it later. It is a surprisingly good way to test whether the litigation bug has bitten you yet or not. Below is a prayer copied from…
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International Law in Indian Courts: Between Constitutional Dualism and Judicial Creativity
There is a tension between India’s formal dualism and the judiciary’s openness to international law. Let us understand it. Constitutional Framework To determine the place of international law within India’s legal system, the natural starting point is the constitutional framework governing the distribution of legislative powers. The Constitution of India establishes a quasi-federal system in…
