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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
