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…
How Senior Counsels are appointed in Singapore- In Brief
In Singapore, under Part IV: Privileges of Advocates and Solicitors in the Legal Profession Act, the process for Appointment of Senior Counsel is prescribed. Under Section 30, the following process…
How Senior Counsels are appointed in Australia- In Brief
In Australia, Senior Counsel is a person who is admitted to practise as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and who practises exclusively…
The Senior Designation System in Nigeria- In Brief
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (established under the Legal Practitioners Act, 2004) may, by instrument, confer on a legal practitioner the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. The award of…
Should Senior Designation System exist? – Supreme Court Answers
Senior Advocate Indira Jaisingh filed a writ petition in 2015 praying the Apex Court to formulate guidelines on Senior Designation, the petition was decided in 2017. Later on, based on…