A bunch of 6 year olds were having a discussion. The kid from Pune was heard bragging - “You know man. My big brother nooo … He can do a wheelie on a bicycle. Superb da.” Not to be outdone, the kid from Shameerpet, Hyderabad chipped in. “Aaiii … so what? My papa can do full wheelie on a scooter also...

Education is one sector which was left behind during the reforms stage in 1991. It is one of the most important sectors in any country. Educated youth are a requirement for a successful country. “ The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth ”- Erasmus The Government cannot co...

The mere discovery of a new form of a known substance which does not result in the enhancement of the known efficacy of that substance or the mere discovery of any new property or new use for a known substance or of the mere use of a known process, machine or apparatus unless such known process resu...

Redstone Pharmaceuticals was one of India’s biggest drug companies. Unknown to the public, Redstone’s main drug, Kilosal, actually used the public as genie pigs. Kilosal was introduced into the market without being fully tested, and the first few batches were sold in establishments throughout the co...

Riaz Sonawala was a successful lawyer. In his mid-forties, he was always impeccably attired, and carried a regal air around him everywhere he went. He was suave, sophisticated, and had a baritone voice which inspired the awe of the people watching him. He was a self made man, lived in a posh localit...

Do homosexuals belong to the race of humans? Do they belong to the race of humans? Where in the world are they going to build a dignified life? If they are not the biological male or female, what are they? Homosexuals or LGBTs (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual) as they are called are no new term ...

Non Compliance to Court Orders is a broad day light reality. Even courts have shown inability to monitor implementation of their Orders. In this background I write this blog. The Plaintiff / Petitioner / Defendant / Respondents / Complainant / Opposite Party may insert a clause in the Prayers- “Judg...

As Sanjay walked across the corridor,past the judges’ chambers and into the courtroom, he couldn’t help but steal a glance at all the lesser men who were in awe of him.His scintillating lawyering had bedazzled the bench and his opponents alike,and it was time for the verdict.Even as the verdict was ...

A brief glimpse into the history of post independent India reveals that there has indeed been a phenomenal transformation in the socio-economic dynamics of country leading to a perceptible enhancement and improvement in the living standards of our people at large. But it is also true that there has ...

Some days back we saw that we are not the only ones who are obsessed with rankings. There are people in this world who rank all the big universities in the world. I can only imagine what kind of discussions their students must be having. I am pretty sure they will not be like the ones we have on LI ...

Hi Folks ! I am in the fourth year of my painstaking 5yr NLU course. If 5th yr gives everyone the creeps, the rueful fourth gives the jitters. “Rueful” ?? YES ! RUEFUL! After 3 of your fun and frolicking years in Law school comes the fourth year with a wave of sorrow and regret. Sorrow- to some for ...

DEDICATION TO EVERY PERSON WHO LOVES WHAT HE/SHE DOES It was Monday and my boss called me. She was an elegant woman who I had come to respect in the last four months of work. Being a woman, I always believed she was more sensitive to the issues at my firm. That thought was about to be broken. In two...

Honor Killing Man is born free, but in chains. Jean-Jacques Rousseau Introduction The number of love marriages might have gone up in the metros, but the dark reality remains different in villages of many states. To be young and in love has proved to be a nightmare for many young boys and girls, who ...

I have been to court numerous times as an intern but when I went to court for the first time as an advocate it was lot different. I was suppose to file a rejoinder and ask the Judge to order the respondent to file the replication to one of the applications which we had filed. The Judge asked me to a...

It was finally Friday. After 40 hours of client billable hours inside the “BEST’” LPO in the world, I was desperate to get out of office .As I swiped out with an extra flourish, the cool Bangalore breeze welcomed me outside. Bangalore in early August is a lot like my home town Silchar in late Januar...

Doctors, Lawyers and Policemen. All three of them are such important part of the society. Doctors take care of the health. Lawyers see to it that all disputes are settled and policemen maintain discipline. Well, atleast that’s what they are supposed to do. We have always heard how the profession of ...

The QLTS (UK) Regulations (2010) were unveiled yesterday. It sets out a list of Jurisdictions from which lawyers are permitted to take the transfer test. http://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/qlts/recognised-jurisdictions.page Surprisingly, India has been omitted from that list. It appears that this, in ...

Ashish Alexander, a 2nd year law student at NUJS, Kolkata has won the IDIA Logo Designing Competition . Not only has Ashish given IDIA, its emblem; he has in the process also won the prize money of 5000/-. IDIA congratulates Ashish on his superlative effort. Here is the idea behind the IDIA logo: “T...

30 th August 2010. It has been exactly 45 days, when I entered the Law arena.. To be precise when I came into the breezes of Law school. Though it is not my dream school, but now I realize it is no less than any other. For sure this one and a half month has not given me the true ‘taste’ of a “burden...

All India Bar Examination It is brought to your notice that the Bar Council of India is conducting an All India Bar Examination (AIBE) on December 5 th , 2010 and the said exam shall be mandatory for all the law students graduating from academic year 2009-2010 and onwards and enrolled as advocates u...