Legal Research

Types of Legal Research: All You Should Know

Regardless of their areas of practice, individual attorneys (advocates) and law firms need to conduct legal research. It aids in the crucial case search in the event of a question or uncertainty pertaining to any case. Finding the preeminent case governing the key issues in question is the most fundamental and first step in conducting legal research in the legal sector. In this article, an attempt has been made to study the concept, objectives, and various types of legal research that a law student needs to apply during his/her law school.

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How to Conduct Effective Legal Research: Law Students Guide

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This article deals with the processes a law student may apply to get a head start or enhance the quality of their legal research. A common misconception among the students of law is that they need to memorize the statutes and rules. What is required is to tackle the problem as it would be dealt with by a legal tribunal i.e., by identifying rules and principles that are applicable to the circumstances of a situation. While reading something related to law the real intent is to learn how the legal machinery works and to solve the legal problems that might appear in the future. What is written in such books is already history and the approach to just memorizing it does not fare well.

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New Hit and Run Law in India: Understanding the Controversy and Protests7 March 2024
This article on ‘New Hit and Run Law in India: Understanding the Controversy and Protests’ was written by Tosani Lal, an intern at Legal Upanishad. I. INTRODUCTION Hit and run refers to the act of a driver causing an accident and fleeing the scene without providing assistance or identifying themselves.[1] The action is widely condemned due to its potentially severe consequences for victims and the lack of accountability it entails. Hit and run incidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities, leaving victims and their families devastated. The new hit and run law in India, implemented under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
Supreme Court Ruling on Electoral Bond Scheme20 February 2024
In this article, we will delve into the recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India in the case of Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India.
Judicial Activism, Judicial Overreach and Judicial Restraint15 January 2024
This article deals with the concept of judicial activism and its development in the Indian system. Judicial Activism, Judicial Overreach and Judicial Restraint.
Representations vs. Warranty in Commercial Contracts: Understanding the Key Differences12 January 2024
The terms Representation and Warranty are often seen to be part of the contract and are often used interchangeably. But both the terms not only have independent definitions but are also remedied differently in case of a breach which is different from case to case. The same clauses are elaborated below in this article.
The Validity of Oral Agreements in India: All You Need to Know10 January 2024
An oral agreement carries the same legal validity as a written one, as long as it adheres to the requirements laid out in Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

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Types of Legal Research: All You Should Know

How to Conduct Effective Legal Research: Law Students Guide

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