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Some thoughts on the Art of Cross Examination
“Cross-examination is the greatest legal engine ever invented for the discovery of truth.” John Henry Wigmore 1. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.…
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Some thoughts on 313 of the CrPC (The Art of Trial Advocacy)
1. Explain each incriminating evidence specifically and clearly. 2. Ensure that your narrative in S.313 is consistent with your defence in the case (as…
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ArtOfAdvocacy (100 Words): The Craft of addressing Final Arguments in Trials:
1. Your argument should, at the very outset, answer : WDWTW. Who did what to whom? Legal issues can come later. 2. Storytelling is…
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Suit Dismissed for default, Restoration Application also dismissed for default- What are the Remedies Available?
This is a guest post by the very bright young judge Harshit Sharma (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshit-sharma-hs30/) on a very interesting topic of civil law. Introduction It…
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A Judgment that I wrote in a case of false implication by the Police
Many of you have reached out to me, over the last few months and years, for copies of judgments and orders that I wrote…
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Defendant’s Claim for Injunction in Suit filed by Plaintiff (A Guest Post by Harshit Sharma)
This is a guest post by the very bright young judge Harshit Sharma (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshit-sharma-hs30/) on a very interesting topic of civil law. The present…
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15 things that you must do when you get a new case file/brief (Young Lawyer Diaries)
*Part of the ‘Letters to a Young Lawyer’ series. This series is inspired by my conversations with my brilliant younger colleagues at the Chambers.…
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Ryan School Murder Case: How to assess Bholu’s culpability? (Guest post by Sh.Rajesh Mohan, IPS)
This is a guest post by Sh. Rajesh Mohan, IPS, Haryana Cadre (follow him on twitter here!) On 8th September 2017, a class II…
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Outsourcing ‘Feeling’ or “The Letter Writer” (Poetry Night)
Do you mind outsourcing to me- What you always wanted to say, But couldn’t find a way. Listen, I can write that letter for…
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Pre-Trials Powers of a Civil Court to expedite disposal of cases(Guest Post)
Every trial is a voyage of discovery in which truth is the ultimate quest. A guest post by Ambanshu Sahni, Advocate practising at the Punjab…
