By Vironica Khanna In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed a wife’s right to maintenance, even in cases where her marriage is legally void. The ruling, delivered by a bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, interprets Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), now replaced…
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,…
-By VIKRANT KUMAR Punishment : Theories and Types: Punishment is a crucial element of any criminal machine, serving as a medium to preserve social order, discourage crime, and rehabilitate malefactors. In Indian law, the punishment has evolved over the yea rs, instructed by using literal, social, and prison tendencies. This composition explores the theoretical foundations…
–By Md Faisal Khalid Advocates-on-Record (AoRs) – They are special class of lawyers who has the authority by the Supreme Court to file court documents and file for client representation. According to the rules, no advocate other than an advocate on record can file an appearance or any other pleading or act for a party…
-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 Trademarks Registry Revokes Approval of ‘Chuutiyaram’ Trademark Following Controversy. Rejection of the trademark application Chu****ram after license controversy. The Trademarks Registry has revoked its approval of the application for “Chu****ram”, a trademark intended to label biscuit and Namkeen food products, after pistol who reviews the liability of the word capsules. Prior to…
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…
By Samvidha Rastogi In a notable advancement for marital law in India, the Supreme Court has issued a judgment that elucidates the maintenance rights of spouses in the context of disputes relating to the restitution of conjugal rights. This ruling seeks to resolve persistent uncertainties and discrepancies in the legal interpretation of maintenance claims, particularly…
Case briefing on AIJAL ALI @ SABDAN Versus THE STATE OF ASSAM Court no.-24 Bench: – HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. UNNI KRISHNAN NAIR Item no.-22 Bail Appln. /2640/2024 Case title: – AIJAL ALI @ SABDAN Versus THE STATE OF ASSAM Case details: – This is the bail application Facts: – This is an application for…
Supreme Court on February 14 adjourned the matter concerning the Isha Foundation’s construction activities in Vellangiri Hills, Coimbatore. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) had challenged the Madras High Court’s 2022 ruling, which had quashed a show-cause notice issued to the foundation for not obtaining mandatory environmental clearance for its construction work. A show-cause…
