Adverse possession- In Brief
In the eye of law, an owner would be deemed to be in possession of a property so long as there is no intrusion. Non-use of the property by the…
Supreme Court’s Power to interfere in Election Process and, the fate of a case if leading judgment has been referred to larger bench
In the recent case of ‘Union Territory of Laddakh v. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (2023)’, the Supreme Court while deciding a case related to the party’s symbol made important…
Importance of a Party’s Symbol in the Election Process
Supreme Court has previously bestowed consideration on the importance of the symbol in an electoral system, especially one allotted to a political party. Taking note of the 3-Judge Bench decision…
The Range of Judicial Review of Indian Supreme Court
The nature and scope of judicial review has been succinctly stated in Union of India v. Raghubir Singh(1989) by R.S. Pathak, C.J. thus: (SCC p. 766, para 7) “7. ……
What is Criminal Intimidation?- Learn with Example
Criminal Intimidation Section 503 of Indian Penal Code provides that- 503. CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION Whoever threatens another with any injury to his person, reputation or property, or to the person or…
Aruna Ramachandra Shanbaug v. Union of India (2011)- A Brief Analysis
Article 21 gives ‘right to life’ and it is guaranteed to all the citizens of India. The question was as to whether ‘right to die’ is also an integral part…
Euthanasia- Definition, Types, and Discussion in India
Euthanasia Defined The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘euthanasia’ as ‘the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma’. The word appears…
Easy, Intermediate, and Hard Cases- How Judges Decide the Case?
The Courts, in dispensation of their judicial duties of deciding cases, come across all types of problems which are brought before them. These cases may be broadly classified into three…
The Benefits of Corporate Trustees: Why Consider Professional Fiduciary Services
Introduction: When it comes to managing assets wealth and estates individuals and businesses often require assistance to ensure their interests are protected and their goals are met. A valuable resource…
Common Cause v. UOI (2018) – The Case law on Euthanasia
Whether a person should be allowed to remain in a stage of incurable passivity suffering from pain and anguish in the name of Hippocratic Oath. The question that arises is…