Author: Bharat Chugh
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A few words on The Art (and Science!) of Cross Examination and Trial Warfare.
A lot of you have written to me – over the years – on advice relating to cross examination. Well, advice isn’t worth much…
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Law in 100 Words | Part 13 | Judgment Writing #101 | How to write facts in a judgment (for aspiring trial court judges)
■Facts are key. A trial court is essentially a court of fact. ■At the High Court, all that a lawyer needs to do in…
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Law in 100 Words | Part 12 | Joinder of Charges/Accused – A Case Study.
Facts: •CBI receives information that the CMD of a PSU is allegedly accepting bribes from bidders/suppliers of the PSU. •The CBI lays down a…
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Law in 100 Words | Part 10 | Section 313 of the CrPC | Guest Post by Adv. Sholab Arora
Section 313 (1) (b) of CrPC obligates a trial court, after the prosecution evidence is complete, to question the accused “generally on the case…for…
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My favourite books and authors. Top 45 non-law reads.
Many of you have reached out to me – over the years – seeking book recommendations, or asking me – who my favourite authors…
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Law in 100 Words | Difference between Cancellation of Bail and Challenge to a Bail Order | Part 9
These two concepts are often misunderstood and confused. Cancellation of bail is where the prosecution (or the victim) moves the Court to get the bail…
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A few lines on – Andrew Roberts’ Napoleon – the Great
A few lines on ‘Napoleon : The Great/A Life by Andrew Roberts’ *May contain spoilers. Also, typed on the phone. Please ignore the typos.…
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Law in 100 Words | The need and importance of giving ‘suggestions’ in cross examination | Part 9
Visualise an examination in chief like building a wall (made up of the bricks of relevant facts and facts in issue). Imagine cross examination…
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A Nano Book Review : The Proof by Frederick Schauer
A book that we absolutely need, though not necessarily a book that we deserve. We live in a world that is increasingly surrendering itself…
