President Droupadi Murmu signed into law on Monday 25th December 2023 the three criminal bills that will replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Evidence Act. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita has superseded the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), […]
The Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India case is a landmark judgment in Indian constitutional law, particularly in the context of personal liberty. Maneka Gandhi, the daughter-in-law of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had her passport impounded by the government under the Passport Act. She challenged this action, arguing that it violated her fundamental rights. […]
In this case, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of the application of the “creamy layer” principle to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in matters of reservation in promotions. The “creamy layer” refers to the relatively more affluent or socially advanced members within these communities who are excluded from the benefits of reservation. […]
The Kesavananda Bharati case is one of the most landmark and significant judgments in the history of the Indian judiciary. It was a historic case heard by a 13-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India. The case primarily dealt with the extent of the amending power of the Parliament of India and whether there […]
Privacy as a Fundamental Right Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India (2017), is indeed a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India. The case is commonly referred to as the “Right to Privacy” case. The judgment, delivered on August 24, 2017, recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under the […]
A writ petition is a formal written request or application to a court, seeking a specific remedy or relief. This legal document is typically filed by an individual or entity when they believe that their rights have been violated, or there is an issue that requires the court’s intervention. Writ petitions are commonly used in […]
The Parliament of India enacted the Lokpal And Lokayukta Act, 2013 (LLA) to constitute a Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for States to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries. The Lokpal has the jurisdiction to inquire into all complaints arising from the Prevention of Corruption Act against certain public functionaries, including […]
As per Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013, Every Company is required to observe SS-1 except(i) One Person Companies (OPC) having only one Director on its Board and(ii) Such other class or class of companies which are exempted by Central Government through Notification e.g. companies licensed under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. […]
Weakening trust in society and its institutions is a complex and multifaceted issue that can have far-reaching consequences for the functioning of communities and nations. Trust is a foundational element that binds individuals, communities, and institutions together. When trust erodes, it can lead to a range of negative outcomes. Several factors and dynamics contribute to […]
In the realm of legal proceedings, an ex-parte decree represents a unique facet where judgments are rendered in the absence of one of the parties involved. Derived from the Latin term “ex parte,” meaning “on one side,” these decrees are issued when one party fails to participate in the legal process, leaving the court to […]