Examining the Supreme Court’s Ruling in State of Jharkhand v. Dr. Nishkant Dubey & Ors.: Balancing Jurisdiction and Procedural Compliance
This case reiterates the principle that special laws override general laws in matters of specific jurisdiction.
Gender Neutrality in Bail Jurisprudence: Analyzing Jyoti Alias Kittu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Introduction The Delhi High Court recently dealt with a significant case that raised questions about gender neutrality in criminal jurisprudence, particularly regarding anticipatory bail. The case, Jyoti Alias Kittu v.…
Judicial Examination of Writ Jurisdiction Against MSEFC Orders
The Supreme Court’s decision in M/s Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited v. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council and Another addresses critical issues surrounding the writ jurisdiction under Article 226…
Judicial Considerations on Interim Bail for Election Participation: A Critical Analysis of Mohd. Tahir Hussain v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court’s recent judgment in Mohd. Tahir Hussain v. State of NCT of Delhi delves into the contentious intersection of criminal law, electoral rights, and public policy. The petitioner,…
Understanding the Enemy Property Act, 1968: Key Highlights and Implications
The Enemy Property Act, 1968 is a significant piece of legislation in India, aimed at managing and safeguarding properties belonging to individuals and firms classified as enemies under the act.…
Analysis of Laxmi Das v. State of West Bengal & Ors., 2025 INSC 86
Introduction The Supreme Court’s judgment in Laxmi Das v. State of West Bengal & Ors. (2025 INSC 86) examines the scope of Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)…
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 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…