The Global Docket

Moneshka Shibdoyal

is a podcast for those who are curious about law and the questions behind it. Through conversations about real-world legal issues, legal philosophy, and interviews with people in the field, I explore what law actually means beyond courtrooms and textbooks. As an international student navigating my own path towards law, I created this podcast to make the field feel more accessible and less intimidating. This is not about having all the answers; it is about asking better questions, learning together, and staying legally curious.

Episodes

  1. Oct 11

    Property Law: Adverse Possession

    Can someone legally acquire land that belongs to someone else simply by possessing it for long enough? Adverse possession, often referred to as “squatters’ rights”, challenges one of our most basic assumptions about property: that legal ownership and physical possession should belong to the same person. In this episode, we explore the legal reasoning behind the doctrine, examining why legal systems allow long-term possession to affect title, and whether those justifications still hold up in an age of modern land registration. Through cases including Pye v Graham, Buckinghamshire County Council v Moran and Beaulane Properties v Palmer, we examine the relationship between possession, limitation periods, legal certainty and the protection of property rights. We also compare the approaches of England and Wales and Australia, revealing how different jurisdictions draw the line between protecting registered ownership and recognising long-established possession. Ultimately, adverse possession raises a question that goes far beyond squatters’ rights: what does it actually mean to own something, and how far should the law allow time to change that ownership?

  2. Sep 13

    When Does the State Deserve Our Obedience? Socrates, Law and the Limits of Government

    When does the state actually deserve our obedience? In this episode, I explore Socrates’ famous decision to remain in prison and what Plato’s Crito can teach us about justice, political authority, and the limits of government power. If the state acts unjustly, are we justified in resisting, and how do we fight injustice without becoming unjust ourselves? For better understanding, read Plato's Crito, the Apology, and research about Machiavelli's stance on political obligaiton (The Prince by Machiavelli). Enjoy this episode!

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About

is a podcast for those who are curious about law and the questions behind it. Through conversations about real-world legal issues, legal philosophy, and interviews with people in the field, I explore what law actually means beyond courtrooms and textbooks. As an international student navigating my own path towards law, I created this podcast to make the field feel more accessible and less intimidating. This is not about having all the answers; it is about asking better questions, learning together, and staying legally curious.

Information

  • Creator
    Moneshka Shibdoyal
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Moneshka Shibdoyal
  • Show Website
    The Global Docket