Jurisprudence… Bentham on Punishment: When Pain Becomes Justified 21/10/202520/10/2025 Jeremy Bentham, one of the greatest legal philosophers of the 18th century, is best remembered for his principle of utility - that all laws and actions must aim to achieve…
Environmental Law… Ganga Pollution Case: A Landmark in Environmental Jurisprudence 10/10/202512/10/2025 Introduction The Ganga River, revered as a sacred entity in India, has long been the lifeline for millions. However, with industrialization, urbanization, and religious practices, the river’s sanctity and purity…
Jurisprudence… The Pigeonhole Theory: Sorting Rights and Wrongs 05/10/2025 Law often seeks to bring order to human conduct, much like a librarian arranging books into categories. One fascinating example of this intellectual ordering is Salmond’s Pigeonhole Theory, a cornerstone…
CrPC… State of Jharkhand v. Govind Singh (2004): A Landmark Case on Circumstantial Evidence 03/10/2025 Introduction Criminal jurisprudence in India rests on the fundamental principle that “it is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” This principle ensures that courts must…
Jurisprudence… Understanding Substantial & Procedural Law 24/09/202521/09/2025 The legal system of any country rests on two fundamental pillars - substantial law and procedural law. While substantial law creates, defines, and regulates rights and duties, procedural law lays…
BNSS… Legal Framework for Medical Negligence in India 23/09/2025 Medical professionals occupy a unique position in society. They are entrusted with human life and health, and their duties are not only contractual but also moral. However, mistakes or lapses…
Constitutional Law… Understanding Montesquieu’s Separation of Powers 22/09/2025 The concept of separation of powers is central to constitutional law, ensuring that liberty is preserved by preventing the concentration of authority in a single body. This principle finds its…
Jurisprudence… The Principle of Utility: Bentham’s Greatest Happiness Formula 22/09/202520/10/2025 📖 In our previous blog Jeremy Bentham: The Architect of Utilitarian Jurisprudence, we explored Jeremy Bentham’s life and the intellectual climate that shaped his philosophy. Building on that foundation, this…
Jurisprudence… Jeremy Bentham: The Architect of Utilitarian Jurisprudence 21/09/202520/10/2025 Introduction In the landscape of legal philosophy, Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832) occupies a central place as the founder of modern utilitarianism. At a time when English law was an untidy patchwork…
Human Rights… The Savarkar Case: A Landmark Ruling in Extradition Law 25/02/202525/02/2025 🌐 Introduction The Savarkar Case (1910-1911), officially adjudicated by the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague, is a significant precedent in international law, particularly in extradition laws and diplomatic…
Dr. Ganesh Visavale 