Delhi’s Lg tells SC that he wasn’t aware of taking Court’s permission for felling of trees
Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court addressing his…
AN EXCAVATION ON: SUSTENANCE AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE UTTARAKHAND’S UNIFORM CIVIL CODE AND A BLUEPRINT FOR INDIA
Abstract: India incorporating heterogeneous population with a diversity concerned with marriage, inheritance, divorce, religious practices among tremendous religious sects and a promulgation of a homologous law indeed, has been a set of exchange of views. The national anthem itself that is – “Punjab”, “Sindhu”, “Gujarat”, “Maratha”, “Dravida”, “Utkala”, “Banga” verbalises the cultural heterogeneity across India….
ANTI CHEATING LAW IN INDIA
INTRODUCTION Cheating means to gain personal benefits dishonestly, in today’s world cheating is the most common way to get personal gains, and many people take advantage of some unfair things to get personal gains like exams, sports, and games to take advantage easily without hard work. Example- A school organizes periodic exams and a student of that school…
Sports Injuries and liability: A legal Analysis of Responsibilities and Compensation
Sports comprise of a colossal package of multiple emotions inciting a sprint of thrill to people involved in it. Conventionally, this further leads to having an impact on the physical well-being of the sportsperson or causing of injuries which is damage to a part of their body. Sports injuries are divided into two broad categories,…
GOVERNMENT PANEL CHALLENGES NOIDA IN SUPREME COURT
The issue of housing project approvals in Noida, particularly involving the Unitech housing projects, has taken a serious turn as a government-appointed panel has challenged the Noida authority in the Supreme Court. This case revolves around the authority’s decision to sanction individual housing units within larger projects, rather than approving entire projects, which the Supreme…
Hon’ble Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed as Next Chief Justice Of India , to take OATH ON November 11
On October 24, 2024, the central government officially appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India, marking him as the 51st CJI. He will take office on November 11, succeeding DY Chandrachud, who is set to retire upon reaching the age of 65. Justice Khanna’s term as Chief Justice will last just…
Delhi HC dismisses petition of man seeking gender test for his wife
Recently, the Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a husband seeking the medical examination of his wife for gender determination, alleging that she is transgender. The petition was dismissed by Justice Sanjeev Narula, who stated, “This is purely a matrimonial matter. A writ petition cannot be initiated against a private person. You…
GOLAKNATH CASE
The power of Parliament regarding amendments in Fundamental Rights has always been a topic of debate. The Supreme Court in the case of Golaknath cleared this conflict with the then highest majority bench. The Golaknath family who lived in Jalandhar consisted of two brothers William and Henry Golaknath who owned 500 acres of land. However,…
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India (1980) is monumental judgment, playing a pivotal role in defining the scope of Parliament’s amending power and reaffirming Basic Structure Doctrine. Doctrine, which limits the extent to which Parliament can alter the Constitution of India, which was established in Kesavananda Bharati case, 1973. By this case Minerva Mills,…
Delhi High Court Summons DUSU Candidates Over Property Defacement, Orders Strict Cleanup
Court Takes Strong Stand On Election Violations In a stern verdict, the Delhi High Court has summoned 16 candidates contesting the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections on charges of vandalising public property. The court acted on the basis of a public interest litigation (PIL) that highlighted the rampant use of posters, banners and graffiti…
VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 21 DUE TO STUBBLE BURNING
Supreme Court on October 24 emphasized that stubble burning not only violates personal law but also violates fundamental right of the citizen under Article 21 of Indian Constitution. A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ahsanuddin and Justice Augustine George Masih was hearing the petition filed by MC Mehta case today concerning the Air…