-By Raunak Kumar Singh On February 25, the Delhi High Court refused to entertain an urgent plea regarding the ban of a Chinese AI platform that’s Deepseek. The Court said that the users can always opt out and can choose to not use these platforms. The court questioned the urgency of the plea and observed…
Introduction Our Constitution is written and controlled Constitution. It can only be amended to the extent of and in accordance with the provisions contained therein, the provision being Article 368 of the Constitution. Some of the provisions of the Constitution of India form its Basic Structure and are not amendable by Parliament even by exercise…
-By Ayushi Introduction: The case of bail application of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid has recently been reviewed by the legal experts. Legal problem surfaced when Rashid’s bail plea was rejected by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court as it understood the jurisdiction lacked over the matter. The special MP/MLA courts cannot bring cases which the…
-By Subhrodeep Maiti and Ankit Supreme Court recently raises concern over the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) questitioing its excessive time and energy in drafting a 17-page order for a routine delay condonation application. The Court highlights broader issues of case pendency and judicial efficiency, mainly in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. Bench comprising Justice…
-By Aditi Patel Delhi High Court has strongly criticized government for failing to implement the Supreme Court’s directives on marriage registration. In a recent proceeding Court scathed the Centre and Delhi government for not enforcing a 2006 Supreme Court ‘s order on mandatory marriage registration, granting them three months to comply acquiesce The court noted…
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…
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….
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…
The wheels of justice turn slowly, they say, but for some, such as our politicians, it seems to turn to a virtual stop. The Supreme Court has sent the question of expeditious disposal of criminal cases against MPs and MLAs to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) for referral to a larger bench. Increasingly in…
-By Subhrodeep Maiti In a pivotal ruling, the Orissa High Court clarified that the competent court can grant an amount of maintenance more than what is claimed in the application under section 25(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The said ruling lays emphasis on the discretion of the court to do justice and fair…
