Supreme Court Ruling in Tanaji Shamrao Kale v. State of Maharashtra
Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a judgment in Tanaji Shamrao Kale v. State of Maharashtra, Criminal Appeal No. 1145 of 2011, along with Criminal Appeal No. 1160…
Representative Government and Its Adoption in India
Parliamentary democracy generally envisages (i) representation of the people, (ii) responsible government and (iii) accountability of the Council of Ministers to the Legislature. The essence of this is to draw…
Article 164 of the Constitution- Provision Explained with Draft Article, Assembly Debates and Case Laws
Provision “164. Other provisions as to Ministers. – (1) The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the…
Evidentiary value of dying declaration: Supreme Court Judgment in Suresh Hanumant v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in Suresh @ Hanumant v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi), Criminal Appeal No. 2685 of 2023, adjudicated on the conviction and sentencing of three…
Can a Person who is not a member of legislature be sworn as Minister of the State?
A Constitution Bench of Supreme Court had occasion to consider whether a person who is not a member of either House of the State Legislature could be appointed a Minister…
Can a person who is not a member of either House of Parliament be sworn in as the Prime Minister of India?
This question came before the court for consideration in the case of S.P. Anand, Indore vs H.D. Deve Gowda & Others, 1996. The Petitioner file the petition challenging the appointment…
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…
Post-dated Cheques as a Refund for a Security deposit: Supreme Court Judgment
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in M.S. Nagabhushan v. D.S. Nagaraja (2025 INSC 316), addressed a dispute concerning the dishonor of cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments…
Cadre restructuring and Recruitment in public sector institutions: Supreme Court
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Sports Authority of India & Anr. v. Dr. Kulbir Singh Rana (2025 INSC 319), addressed critical issues concerning employment regularization, cadre restructuring, and…
Interpretation of “manufacturing process”: Supreme Court Judgment in The State of Goa v Namita Tripathi
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in The State of Goa & Anr. v. Namita Tripathi (2025 INSC 306), dealt with a critical issue concerning the applicability of the Factories…