Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court addressing his involvement in the large-scale tree felling in the Delhi Ridge forest area. The court recently requested an explanation from the LG regarding the cutting of trees despite its earlier orders prohibiting such actions without permission. In the affidavit dated October…
India is very diverse particularly religious. Including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism, to name just a few. Such religious diversity contributes quite immensely to India’s culture, festivals, and even its legal system. The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and it follows a secular model in which the state treats all religions equally….
Appellate tribunal NCLAT has upheld an order to allow the central government to take over the management of Delhi Gymkhana Club. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) set aside the petition filed by the management members against the order passed by the Principal Bench of the NCLT. On April 1, 2024, the NCLT allowed…
On Monday, the Supreme Court of India emphasized the importance of giving detailed reasons for decisions quickly. The Court criticized the increasing habit of judges announcing their decisions without explaining the reasons right away. It strongly suggested that judges should provide these reasons within two days, or at most five days, after announcing the decision….
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to quash the summons issued to ArvindKejriwal in file against him by Gujarat University for questioning the academicdegree of Arvind Kejrival. A bench headed by Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti without goininto merits held that no relief could be given to Kejriwal and co-accused Sanjay ina defamation…
Abstract In this research paper an attempt has been made to unwrap the complex and extremely delicate issue of rape as well as different spheres through which it is dealt with in India, both from a legal social science, and psychological viewpoint. The incidence of rape is a serious offence with long term physical and…
In a landmark hearing, the Supreme Court of India began deliberations on petitions seeking to criminalize marital rape, an issue that has long been debated in Indian legal and social discourse. Senior Advocate Karuna Nundy, representing the petitioners, including the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), alleged that the legal exception allowing non-consensual sex between…
During the British Colonial rule in India, The Customary image of Lady Justice entered to the Indian Judicial System. Lady Justice wear Western Toga or Robe with Scales and sword in her hand, blindfold in her eye’s. SYMBOLISM OF THE ELEMENT’S OF LADY JUSTICE (OLD): 1. BLINDFOLD: The blindfold represents Impartiality and objectivity. It means…
Shankari Prasad Vs. UOI: A Landmark Case in Indian Constitutional History Background The case emerged in the context of the First Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951, which sought to modify certain rights to facilitate land reforms and the abolition of zamindari. Shankari Prasad, the petitioner made the argument that this amendment violates the fundamental rights, specifically…
By Divyanshu Jain INTRODUCTION Children are called the assets of the country. They are the future of the country and would take that country towards the path of the success. In India there are many different problems exist like child labour, terrorism, corruption, dowry, etc. Missing children is one of them. Often this topic becomes…
