Author: Bharat Chugh
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The Devil’s Dictionary (of Law)
First published at : https://www.barandbench.com/columns/the-devils-dictionary-of-law The times are dreary and before you stop reading, my dear reader, let me assure you, this is not…
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A To Z of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code | A Beginner’s Guide (Part III)
In the previous two parts (click here[part-1] and here[part-2]), we tried unpacking the broad mechanics of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) and the central actors…
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The ‘Hypothetical Flood Case’ | A Test Case In Interpretation
This post is not on ‘X’ law or ‘Y’, instead, it is on the method of it. As young judges/aspirants, over a lifetime of…
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Commas As Aids of Interpretation (And Lives!) | Saving Pandas from False Prosecutions….
A lawyer’s task is extremely challenging; he has to convince someone (the Judge) who is trained and hard-wired not to believe anything at face…
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An A to Z guide to the new, time-less and important in law
Why an A to Z list of law/legal concepts/judgments etc.? As somebody wise said: A rear-view mirror is the best kind of crystal ball.…
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Rethinking ‘Fruits of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine’: Admissibility of Illegally Obtained Evidence
“If I want to deprive you of your watch, I shall certainly have to fight for it; if I want to buy your watch,…
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A MasterClass on The Art of Judgment Writing for young judges and judiciary aspirants
“Don’t Tell Me the Moon Is Shining; Show Me the Glint of Light on Broken Glass” Anton Chekhov It is easy to preach what…
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A To Z of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code | A Beginner’s Guide (Part II)
In the second part, we take a closer look at the IBC’s most fundamental features (terms starting with alphabets I-P).
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Diary of a Dust Bin
An unemployed-post-graduate’s resume- for an underpaying clerical job; A poor widow’s application- for an insignificant pension; A prescription for medicines- that the abandoned senior…
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From Bar to Bench, and back | Story of Life So Far; Well, More or Less.
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within…
