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…
The article is written by Palak Mishra. The present article provides a detailed analysis of the landmark judgement in Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan (1964). It elaborates on the factual background, facts, issues, judgement of the Court, opinions of the judges and the laws applied in the said case. Lastly, it deals with the…
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…
BENCH: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHAN CASE TITLE: FIROZ BAKHT AHMED V. STATE OF TELANGANA CASE DETAILS: This criminal petition is filed under section 482 of CRPC, 1973, and challenges the order of the High Court of Telangana, whereby through the previous order of this case, several petitions of this…
Bench: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRASANNA B. VARALE Diary No. 35005/2024 Case Title: RABIUL HUSSAIN @ HOSSAIN vs. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL Case details: The case relates to the petitioner who has been in prison for three years and seeks bail because he argues that the prolonged time for his…
CASE BRIEF Bench: HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA, HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ MISRA Case Number: dairy No. 22945/2024 Case Title: PRIYA MISHRA AND ANR. Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. Facts of the Case: The petitioners challenged the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine, claiming that it would negatively affect the Indian…
Court: Delhi High CourtCitation: 2023Parties: Facts: Issues: Arguments: Legal Provisions: Judgment: Ruling: Significance:This case highlights the balance of power between regulatory bodies like the Bar Council and the autonomy of local bar associations. It reaffirms that while regulatory oversight is essential, it must not overstep into areas of local governance where bar associations maintain independence.
