Article 136- The Powers Conferred by the Article to Supreme Court
When it comes to invocation of the powers vested in Supreme Court under Article 136 of the Constitution of India, unlike Section 438 Cr.P.C that has a statutory flavour, Article…
Pre-Trial Identification Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions
Pre-trial identification evidence plays a critical role in criminal prosecutions, particularly in establishing the connection between the accused and the alleged crime. This evidence, although not mandatory, serves to guide…
The case of Ranga and Billa- When Interview Permission was denied to Journalist by Jail Authorities
The Chief reporter of Hindustan Times Prabha Dutt wanted to take the interview of two convicts Ranga and Billa, but he was denied permission of interview. The reporter filed writ…
Economic Compulsion as ‘Forced Labour’ Under Article 23
This is an edited excerpt from the case of Asiad Projects It offends against human dignity to compel a person to provide labour or service to another if he does…
Article 23 and the Meaning of ‘Forced Labour’- An Analysis by Supreme Court
Article 23 Article 23 enacts a very important fundamental right in the following terms: “Art. 23: Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour– (1) Traffic in human beings…
The Case of Asiad Games, 1982- An Analysis
A writ Petition was filed in the Supreme Court in order to ensure observance of the provisions of various labour laws in relation to workmen employed in the construction work…
Public Interest Litigation- A Strategic Arm of Legal Aid Movement
Public interest litigation which is a strategic arm of the legal aid movement and which is intended to bring justice within the reach of the poor masses, who constitute the…
Guidelines for considering the constitutionality of a statutory provision : Papnasam Labour Union Case
In the case of Papnasam Labour Union vs Madura Coats Ltd (1994), The supreme court while considering Industrial dispute act, laid down principles and guidelines to be kept in mind…
Can a Person with loose nexus with the victim, appeal against the acquittal of an offender? – Supreme Court Answers
This is an edited excerpt from the judgment of Justice Krishna Iyer in the case of P.S.R. Sadhanatham v. Arunachalam (1980) Article 21, in its sublime brevity, guardians human liberty…
The Role of the Attorney General and Solicitor General in Contempt of Court Proceedings: Legal Perspectives and Justiciability
Under Section 15 of Contempt of Court Act, 1971, a contempt in the fact of Supreme Court or a High Court, Supreme Court or the High Court may take action…