GOLAKNATH CASE

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,…

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AN EXCAVATION ON: SUSTENANCE AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE UTTARAKHAND’S UNIFORM CIVIL CODE AND A BLUEPRINT FOR INDIA

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….

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Meghalaya High Court Scrutinizes State’s Unlawful Tree Felling in East Khasi Hills, Directs Replanting to Revive Ecosystem

The Illegal tree-cutting in the East Khasi Hills District was contested by the Meghalaya High Court, which found that the State had not produced any evidence that the trees had been taken down by due process of law To strengthen environmental accountability and the importance of preserving the State’s green cover, the court mandated that…

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SUPREME COURT CALLS FOR TIMELY ORDERS , SETS 5-DAY LIMIT ON REASONS

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….

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Supreme Court Issues Show Cause Notice to Senior Advocate Rishi Malhotra Over Alleged Misconduct, Possible Revocation of Senior Designation

-By Dhananjay Agrawal On 12th march, Full court of Supreme court headed by chief justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna has issued a show cause notice to Senior Advocate Rishi Malhotra and asked him to explain why his Senior Advocate designation should not be revoked. this came after sharp practices adopted by Malhotra came in light….

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Polygamy in Hinduism: Legal and  Judicial Position 

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…

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SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF AP LIMITED VS. ANDHRA PRADESH ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Bench:  HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE,   HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA   & HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ MISRA   Case No.: 38032/2024   Case Title: SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF AP LIMITED VS. ANDHRA PRADESH ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION   Case details: Appeal has been filed by M/s. Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Ltd and M/s. Transmission Corporation of…

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