The Relations and Distinctions between Article 74, 75 and Article 163 & 165
The Provisions 74. Council of Ministers to aide and advise President.— (1) There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise…
The Extent of Supreme Court’s Power under Article 142
Supreme Court has very wide powers under Article 142 for doing complete justice. Apart from the jurisdiction and powers conferred on Supreme Court under Articles 32 and 136 of the…
The Principle of Finality and the Curative Petition
The principle of finality is insisted upon not on the ground that a judgment given by the apex Court is impeccable but on the maxium “Interest reipublicae ut sit finis…
Can Supreme Court Issue Certiorari writ against High Court? – Law Points about Certiorari Writ
In the pre- constitutional era the jurisdiction to issue the prerogative writs was enjoyed only by three chartered High Courts in India but with the coming into force of the…
The Original and Writ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
The Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court Supreme Court of India is established by Article 124 of the Constitution which specifies its jurisdiction and powers and enables Parliament to confer further…
The Proportion of Sentence- How discretion to be exercised while sentencing?
In Shyam Narain v. State (NCT of Delhi), it has been ruled that primarily it is to be borne in mind that sentencing for any offence has a social goal.…
What is the meaning of Modesty under Law? – Supreme Court Answers
The Supreme Court in the case of Ramkripal S/O Shyamlal Charmakar vs State Of Madhya Pradesh (2007), considered the question of ‘Outraging of Modesty’. The Supreme Court answered- What constitutes…
The Origin of Modern Legal System in India and Senior Designation System- In Brief
The legal profession acquired roots in India in the years of British rule. The first British Court was established in Bombay in the year 1672. In the year 1726, the…
How Senior Counsels are appointed in Singapore- In Brief
In Singapore, under Part IV: Privileges of Advocates and Solicitors in the Legal Profession Act, the process for Appointment of Senior Counsel is prescribed. Under Section 30, the following process…
How Senior Counsels are appointed in Australia- In Brief
In Australia, Senior Counsel is a person who is admitted to practise as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and who practises exclusively…