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The Journal
Notes & Commentary
Notes from the Chamber.
Considered writing on procedure, evidence, and the practice of advocacy — drawn from matters before the Courts and the questions they leave behind.
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Evidence
Judgment
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Commentary
Procedure
Who Should Investigate? The Accused, the State, and the Question of Fairness
When the accused asks who ought to investigate the case, the Court is forced to weigh institutional trust against the appearance of impartiality.
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On the Burden of Proof, and When It Quietly Shifts
Reading a Judgment Backwards
The Discipline of the First Draft
Pre-Litigation Strategy: The Case You Settle Before It Begins
Most disputes are won or lost long before the first hearing.
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Grounds of Appeal, and the Art of Leaving Some Out
From the desk
“Advocacy is not the art of saying everything — it is the discipline of choosing the one thing the Court cannot ignore.”
— Ashima Gupta
Published
Reviewed Insights
Primary-source analysis
Reviewed Insights
3 July 2026
Delhi High Court Allows MTP Beyond 24 Weeks for Minor Rape Survivor: What the Order Actually Decides
A source-verified analysis of the Delhi High Court order permitting medical termination beyond 24 weeks for a minor rape survivor, with practical documentation points.