HC Upholds Eviction Order Against Adopted Son for Neglecting Elderly Mother
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently ordered the eviction of a man, the adopted son of the respondent mother, from premises owned by his mother after he failed to…
Whether a landlord a necessary party in a Suit where a tenant is thrown forcibly by another person?
Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, provides legal provisions for the legal remedy to the person who was dispossessed forcibly from his possession. Section 6 reads as thus: “6.-…
Sole testimony of the prosecutrix is sufficient for conviction in rape cases: Supreme Court
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Lok Mal @ Loku v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025 INSC 344), reaffirmed the principles governing the appreciation of evidence…
Multiple jurisdictions in financial transactions: Supreme Court Judgment
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in M/s Shri Sendhur Agro & Oil Industries v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., addressed the issue of territorial jurisdiction in cheque dishonor cases under…
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…