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….
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…
Introduction Unlike many other religions where polygamy is forbidden, it has a long and complicated history within the religion of Hindus. Though practiced earlier by certain communities such as some along the princely Rajput lines, modern Indian law has firmly prohibited polygamy (among Hindus). This blog deals with the history of polygamy in Hinduism, legalizing it through a…
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…
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….
Bench: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MRIDUL KUMAR KALITA CASE NUMBER : AB/1508/2024 Case Title: RAJDEEP DAS VERSUS THE STATE OF ASSAM Case details: The application is filed under sec 438 of Cr.P.C, praying for the grant of pre arrest bail to the accused. The petitioner has not committed any offence. the petitioner contends that on the…
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…
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,…
The Election Commission is a constitutionally established autonomous entity tasked with overseeing the electoral process in India. A primary responsibility of the Commission is to ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner across the nation, with transparency being a vital aspect of its operations. Throughout its tenure, the Commission has encountered…
