Law… Principles of Statutory Interpretation: The Linguistic Approach of Indian Courts 03/11/202528/10/2025 Statutory interpretation is the process by which courts determine the meaning of words used in a statute. Every statute is drafted in language, but language is not always precise. Words…
Law… Ambiguity in Legal Drafting: How Courts Resolve Linguistic Uncertainty 02/11/202528/10/2025 Language is the foundation of law. Every statute, contract, or legal notice is built upon words — and yet, words can be slippery. The same phrase may carry different meanings…
Law… How Legal Language Shapes Interpretation: The Power of a Single Word in Law 01/11/202528/10/2025 Discover how a single word — like “shall,” “may,” or “notwithstanding”— can reshape legal meaning, impact rights, and influence judicial outcomes. In the world of law, every word matters. Legal…
Legal Language When a Missing Comma Cost Millions: The Famous Case of O’Connor v. Oakhurst Dairy (2017) 29/10/202528/10/2025 How a punctuation dispute over Maine’s labor law led to a $5 million settlement — and became a global lesson in legal drafting. Language is the backbone of law, and…
Constitutional Law… Berubari Union Case: Landmark 1960 SC Judgment Explained 17/10/202516/10/2025 The Berubari Union case (1960), officially In re: Berubari Union & Exchange of Enclaves, is a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India that continues to influence constitutional law,…
Human Rights… Charming Betsy: Balancing Domestic Laws & International Obligations 26/02/2025 Introduction How should courts interpret domestic laws when they appear to contradict international obligations? This question was answered over two centuries ago in Murray v. The Schooner Charming Betsy (1804),…
Dr. Ganesh Visavale 