How much Discretionary Power Governor have? – Supreme Court Answers
The question of Governor’s power to act on his own, came before the Supreme Court in Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker (2016). While considering the question the court said, First…
The evidentiary value of opinion of handwriting expert
Hazard in accepting the opinion It has occasionally been said on very high authority that it would be hazardous to base a conviction solely on the opinion of a handwriting…
Sub-Classification of Castes Case- Justice Pankaj Mithal on Reservation and its Legitimacy
In its recent judgment, Supreme Court gave the decision in favour of sub-classification of castes in reservation matters. In his judgment, while considering the issue of Sub-Classification of Castes, Justice…
Sub-Classification of Castes- Justice BR Gavai on Legitimisation of Sub-Classification
In its recent judgment, Supreme Court gave the decision in favour of sub-classification of castes in reservation matters. In his judgment, while considering the issue of Sub-Classification of Castes, Justice…
Sub-Classification of Caste Case- Justice BR Gavai on Untouchability
In its recent judgment, Supreme Court gave the decision in favour of sub-classification of castes in reservation matters. In his judgment, while giving the background before the considering the issue…
The Yardsticks of Arrest in Money Laundering: An Insight into Section 19 of the PMLA OF 2002
The word arrest comes from the French word “arre^t” which means to stop or stay. The concept of arrest is one of the most important constituents of criminal jurisprudence around…
What were Depressed Classes? And How Depressed Classes changed to Scheduled Castes?
The Origin of the word Depressed classes In the beginning, a nomenclature often used by Christian Missionaries was ‘depressed classes’ to describe the poor and downtrodden section of the society.…
The Models for Sub-classification of Castes as Suggested by Justice DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud in his judgment on sub-classification of caste in State of Punjab v Davinder Singh (2024), suggested two models of sub-classification. The CJI wrote- A crucial issue…
Scheduled Castes- How these were identified first?
The Constitution of India does not provide a definition of the Scheduled Castes. Article 366(24) states that castes/groups notified under Article 341 shall be Scheduled Castes. However, neither Article 341…
Article 21 in Focus: Historical Roots and Judicial Evolution
Article 21 Article 21 reads as follows: “21. Protection of life and personal liberty.—No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by…