Doctrine of Indissolubility of Marriage
Does conversion to another religion automatically dissolve the marriage? The doctrine of indissolubility of marriage, under the traditional Hindu law, did not recognise that conversion would have the effect of…
Sarla mudgul case- a landmark case on Marriage after conversion
The case of Sarla mudgul v. Union of India, is considered a landmark case when the supreme court declared that if a Hindu convert in Islam just to do second…
The case of Vishaka when court laid down guidelines to protect women at workplace
In this case, a writ petition was filed for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of working women under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India. The…
The full text of Vishaka Guidelines with Discussion
In the case of Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, the supreme court laid down guidelines for the protection of women at workplace. In this case, a writ petition was filed…
Which type of law may curtail Fundamental Rights?
Art. 19(1)(a) of Indian Constitution guarantees to all citizens freedom of speech and expression and Art. 19(2) provides that nothing in Art. 19(1)(a) shall prevent a State from making any…
Article 25- Brief Explanation
The Fundamental Right guaranteed by Art. 25 give the assurance of religious freedom, it provides: “25(1) Subject to public order, morality and health and to the other provisions of this…
Jehovah’s Witnesses and the legality of their faith
The faith of Jehovah’s Witnesses came into limelight when the famous national anthem case arose. In that case, the three children, Bijoe, Binu Mol and Bindu Emmanuel of Jehovah’s Witnesses…
The Story of the famous ‘National Anthem Case’
Currently we are reading and watching the ‘hijab row’. Girls are protesting for this right and government is determined not to allow hijab in educational Institution. In pursuance of this…
What was the Philosophy to start Free Legal Aid Scheme in India?
The supreme court in the case of Hussainara Khatoon, directed the government to start free legal aid scheme in India. This case originated when a writ petition was filed to…
The case when Speedy Trial became the fundamental Right of Indian Citizen
Speedy trial was held by Supreme court in Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar an essential ingredient of ‘reasonable, fair and just’ procedure guaranteed by Article 21 and the constitutional…