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AUTHOR: Rupsha Mitra, Intern at ILW ABSTRACT In contract law, the doctrine of unilateral contracts occupies a significant position. The foundational principles governing unilateral contracts, acceptance by performance, and intention to create legal relations were laid down in the landmark case of Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. (1893). This research paper undertakes a doctrinal and analytical study of the case, examining its historical background, legal issues, judicial r

AUTHOR: Aniya Vijayvergiya, Intern at ILW Introduction One of the most devastating industrial catastrophes in history, the Bhopal Gas Leak case was a watershed in Indian tort and environmental law. Following the December 1984 methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas leak from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) facility in Bhopal, the case of M.C. Mehta v. Union of India emerged. Serious questions about corporate responsibility, industrial safety, and the defence of fundamental rights

AUTHOR: MONIKA, INTERN AT ILW Introduction Sarala Mudgal v. Union of India is a landmark judgment that examines the conflict between personal laws and constitutional mandates relating to equality, secularism, and justice. The case dealt with Hindu men who converted to Islam solely for the purpose of contracting a second marriage without dissolving their first marriage, thereby circumventing the monogamy requirement under Hindu law. The core question before the Court was whet

AUTHOR : Satyam Kumar, Intern at ILW Introduction The decision in Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (25 January 1978, AIR 1978 SC 597), delivered by a Constitution Bench of seven judges, is a constitutional milestone in Indian jurisprudence. It expanded the interpretation of Article 21 and established that the right to life and personal liberty must be protected through fair, just, and reasonable procedures. The Court clarified that fundamental rights are not isolated silos bu

AUTHOR : Evan Coutinho, Intern at ILW Abstract Citation: 1987 AIR 965; 1986 SCR (1) 312 M.C. Mehta v. Union of India is a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India that significantly shaped Indian environmental jurisprudence. The case raised crucial questions relating to the liability of hazardous industries, industrial safety, and the use of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to safeguard the rights of citizens. This article analyses the facts, issues, and judicial re

AUTHOR: SOFIA KHAN, INTERN AT ILW Abstract The Supreme Court’s decision in Dharani Sugars and Chemicals Ltd. v. Union of India marked a significant constitutional and regulatory moment in Indian banking law. The Court struck down the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 12 February 2018 Circular on stressed asset resolution, holding that the RBI lacked statutory authority under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to issue directions mandating insolvency proceedings for all defaults ab

AUTHOR : Arihant Mishra, Intern at ILW Introduction The Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum case (popularly known as the Shah Bano case ) is a landmark decision concerning the intersection of secular criminal law and Muslim personal law on the issue of maintenance for divorced women. It raised significant questions relating to gender equality, religious freedom, and the constitutional aspiration for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The case is often mistakenly cited as Shah Bano

AUTHOR: SHREYA PAL Introduction This is a significant judgment of the Supreme Court of India, which throws light on the extent to which the shareholder can control the company and the role that the courts have to play in company law matters. The conflict arose between the Life Insurance Corporation of India ( LIC), which was the large shareholder, and Escorts Ltd., which was the public company. The conflict arose mainly because of the powers of shareholders to convene a meeti

AUTHOR : Rishant, Intern at ILW Facts Of the Case- In January 1913, the nephew of the defendant disappeared from his home and could not be traced despite efforts made by the family. In order to locate the missing boy, the defendant directed his servants to search for him in different places. Among those assigned to the task was the plaintiff, Lalman Shukla, who was employed as a Munib in the defendant’s firm. The plaintiff was sent to Haridwar, and the defendant provided him

AUTHOR: AFREEN SHAIKH COURT DETAILS COURT NAME : Supreme Court of India CITATION: (2020) 9 SCC 1 APPELLANT: Vineeta Sharma RESPONDENT: Rakesh Sharma & Ors. Bench: Justice Arun Mishra, Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, and Justice M.R. Shah. Decided On: August 11, 2020 INTRODUCTION Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act of 1956 is at the center of this case. Daughters were supposed to have equal coparcenary rights (rights by birth in ancestral property) under the 2005 Amendment, but

AUTHOR : AKSHAYA, INTERN AT ILW Abstract The Supreme Court judgment in Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018) is one of the most important decisions in Indian constitutional history. It ended the criminalization of consensual same-sex relationships by reading down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. This judgment restored dignity, equality, and freedom to the LGBTQ+ community and affirmed that every individual has the right to live with respect and personal choice. Th

AUTHOR : TANNU SINGH , INTERN AT ILW The House of Lords in Rylands v Fletcher established the foundational rule of strict liability in English tort law for escapes from non-natural land uses. Heard in 1868, this landmark decision shifted focus from negligence to the inherent risks of certain activities.​ COURT DETAILS COURT NAME : The case originated at the Liverpool Assizes in 1862, proceeded to the Court of Exchequer (1865), Exchequer Chamber (1866), and culminated in the H

AUTHOR: Agnishikha, Intern at ILW Case Analysis in the Grammar of Criminal Brutality and Constitutional Fear The 1979 case of Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab reconstructed the approach of reading criminal brutality and the failure of restrictive criminal litigation as both the first and the last case of its own constitutional nature.¹ What the Constitution was cradled with thereafter was not merely a legal rule, but a security arrangement for special treatment of offenders, a

AUTHOR : DHRISTI SINGH, INTERN AT ILW In the annals of Indian legal history, few cases have had the gravitational pull of the Vodafone tax dispute. It was not merely a battle over a tax demand; it was a high-stakes constitutional drama that pitted the world’s largest telecommunications company against the sovereign power of the world’s largest democracy. The case raised profound questions about "Substance over Form," the limits of retrospective legislation, and the sanctity o

AUTHOR : MUSKAN GOYAT, INTERN AT ILW Facts of the Case:- In 1979, the President of India formed the second Backward Classes Commission, commonly known as the Mandal Commission, under Article 340(1). The commission’s duty was to identify the socially and educationally backward classes and decide quotas for their advancement. In 1990, the commission submitted its report and recommended a 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Central government services and the

About the Parens Patrice Parens Patrice is a Delhi-based legal organization that specializes in litigation, research, and legal drafting. The organization handles a variety of legal matters, including constitutional law, corporate and commercial litigation, arbitration, and civil disputes. Our work emphasizes analytical research, precise drafting, and courtroom experience in the Delhi High Court, NCLT, CAT, and District Courts. Eligibility and Qualification Pursuing B.A., LL.

About the Lexclaim Advocates LEXCLAIM Advocates is a full-service law firm that specializes in company law, intellectual property rights, franchising, and litigation. The firm has two offices in Delhi and associate offices in major cities across India. About the Legal Internship at Lexclaim Advocates, New Delhi Lexclaim Advocates is seeking applications from motivated and dedicated law students for internships in the months of February and March. Location E-35, South Extensio

About the Insurance Lawyer Group The Insurance Lawyer Group is India’s first legal awareness initiative focused exclusively on insurance law and policyholder rights. We aim to bridge the gap between ordinary citizens and complex insurance procedures—through legal education, client-oriented support, and bold public advocacy. Why should you join this internship? Insurance law affects millions, yet very few internships offer students exposure to this vital field. Our program is

About UnLawC. Join UnLawC, a Mumbai-based legal technology startup that is transforming contract drafting and case management for Indian lawyers. Get hands-on experience creating content, conducting AI-law research, and reviewing platform contracts in a fast-paced startup environment. Ideal for second- and third-year LLB students interested in AI's role in law. Eligibility Current LLB student (preferably in the second or third year) at a top Indian law school. Strong research

About National University of Study and Research in Law. The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, is a leading legal institution established by the Government of Jharkhand under the NUSRL Act of 2010. NUSRL offers B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programs and is well-known for its rigorous academic curriculum and research-oriented environment. It is home to several research centers, including the prestigious Chair for Consumer Research and Pol