The Doctrine of Provocation in Indian Criminal Law – A Review of Vijay Vijayakumar v. State, 2025 INSC 90
Introduction The law on culpable homicide and murder has always grappled with nuanced distinctions. The Supreme Court of India recently revisited these principles in the case of Vijay @ Vijayakumar…
An Analysis of the Bhupinderpal Singh Gill vs. State of Punjab Judgment
The Supreme Court of India, in its decision in Bhupinderpal Singh Gill vs. State of Punjab & Others (2025 INSC 83), addressed critical issues of procedural fairness in disciplinary proceedings,…
The purpose of the Symbols Order for Elections
The ECI issued the Symbols Order in 1968 in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Constitution read with Section 29A of the Representation of the People…
The Speaker’s Power to Disqualify under Tenth Schedule- From Nebam Rabia to Maharashtra Assembly Case
Article 179 stipulates that a Speaker (or a Deputy Speaker) may be removed from their office by a resolution passed by a majority of “all the then members of the…
Convictions must be based on substantive and reliable evidence: Supreme Court
Introduction The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment on January 16, 2025, in the case Dalip Kumar @ Dalli v. State of Uttarakhand. This case addressed crucial issues…
When an Election Petition can be Dismissed? – Supreme Court’s Judgement
Section 86 of Representation of People Act, vests power in the High Court to dismiss an election petition which has not been properly presented as required by Section 81; or…
Analysis of the Bail Order in Kulwinder vs. State of Punjab
Introduction In Kulwinder vs. State of Punjab (CRM-M-64074-2024), the Punjab and Haryana High Court, through Justice Sumeet Goel’s judgment dated January 10, 2025, addresses critical issues concerning bail under the…
Grant of Bail in Chetan Aggarwal vs. State of Punjab: A Detailed Analysis
Introduction The Punjab and Haryana High Court’s judgment in Chetan Aggarwal vs. State of Punjab (CRM-M-62037-2024) highlights critical aspects of bail jurisprudence in India, particularly under the stringent provisions of…
The Judgment in Pooja Nankan Prasad v. State of Maharashtra (SLP (Crl.) No. 15269/2024)
Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s judgment in Pooja Nankan Prasad v. State of Maharashtra addresses the critical issue of expeditious trials and the rights of undertrial prisoners. The decision…
Ensuring Hygienic Court Infrastructure: A Legal Examination of Rajeev Kalita v. Union of India, 2025 INSC 75
Introduction The landmark judgment Rajeev Kalita v. Union of India (2025 INSC 75) addresses a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of the judicial system—providing adequate and hygienic toilet facilities in…