International custody battle involving Aadith Ramadorai: Sharmila Velamur v V. Sanjay
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Sharmila Velamur v. V. Sanjay & Ors. (2025 INSC 299), examined a high-stakes international custody battle involving Aadith Ramadorai, a US citizen diagnosed…
The Extent of Supreme Court’s Power under Article 142
Supreme Court has very wide powers under Article 142 for doing complete justice. Apart from the jurisdiction and powers conferred on Supreme Court under Articles 32 and 136 of the…
The Principle of Finality and the Curative Petition
The principle of finality is insisted upon not on the ground that a judgment given by the apex Court is impeccable but on the maxium “Interest reipublicae ut sit finis…
Consensual relationships and the implications of false promises of marriage in cases involving allegations of rape under Section 376 of IPC: Supreme Court Judgment.
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Rajnish Singh @ Soni v. State of U.P. & Anr. arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 8549 of 2023, examined…
Can Supreme Court Issue Certiorari writ against High Court? – Law Points about Certiorari Writ
In the pre- constitutional era the jurisdiction to issue the prerogative writs was enjoyed only by three chartered High Courts in India but with the coming into force of the…
The Original and Writ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
The Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court Supreme Court of India is established by Article 124 of the Constitution which specifies its jurisdiction and powers and enables Parliament to confer further…
The Proportion of Sentence- How discretion to be exercised while sentencing?
In Shyam Narain v. State (NCT of Delhi), it has been ruled that primarily it is to be borne in mind that sentencing for any offence has a social goal.…
Punjab & Haryana High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Over Alleged Forged Court Order
Chandigarh Case Title: Antriksh vs. Manoj Kumar & OthersCase Number: COCP-4723-2024Court: High Court, Punjab&HaryanaCounsel for Petitioner: Mr. Ankit Chahal and Ms. Monika Beriwal Counsel for Respondent: Mr. Dinesh AroraLegal Provision…
What is the meaning of Modesty under Law? – Supreme Court Answers
The Supreme Court in the case of Ramkripal S/O Shyamlal Charmakar vs State Of Madhya Pradesh (2007), considered the question of ‘Outraging of Modesty’. The Supreme Court answered- What constitutes…
The Origin of Modern Legal System in India and Senior Designation System- In Brief
The legal profession acquired roots in India in the years of British rule. The first British Court was established in Bombay in the year 1672. In the year 1726, the…