Idols and Juristic Personality- Origin and Process of Creation
The reasons for the recognition of the idol as an entity in law are intrinsically tied to the historical circumstances in which recognition took place. The setting up of religious…
Legal Personality- History, necessity, and convenience
The conferral of legal personality on objects has historically been a powerful tool of policy to ensure the practical adjudication of claims. By creating a legal framework, it equipped the…
The legal Subject: Origin and Process of Creation
The foundational principle of a legal system is that it must recognise the subjects it seeks to govern. This is done by the law recognising distinct legal units or “legal…
Places of Worship Act 1991- Analysis
Parliament enacted the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991. Sections 3, 6 and 8 of the legislation came into force at once on the date of enactment (18 September…
Legal Battle Ayodhya- What happened in1934-1949 over Babri Mosque Issue?
Decoding the Ayodhya Judgement- Part 3 1934 In 1934, there was another communal incident in the course of which damage was sustained to the mosque which was subsequently restored. The…
Impact of Electoral Reforms in India
ABSTRACT Electoral system in India has been the cornerstone of its vibrant democracy, facilitating the largest democratic exercise in the world. Over the years, the country has undergone significant changes…
Legal Battle Ayodhya- What happened in 1856-7 over Babri Mosque Issue?
Decoding the Ayodhya Judgement- Part 2 In 1856-7, a communal riot took place. Historical accounts indicate that the conflagration had its focus at Hanumangarhi and the Babri mosque. Some of…
Legal Battel Ayodhya- The History from 1857 to 2019
Decoding the Ayodhya Judgement- Part 1 The appeals that were filed to Supreme Court centre around a dispute between two religious communities both of whom claim ownership over a piece…
The Art of Judicial Writing According to Supreme Court
In the recent case of ‘State Bank of India v. Ajay Sood (2022)’, The Supreme Court while remitting the case back to High Court Himachal Pradesh, said that- “The judgment…
Remission: Scope & Ambit
Krishna Iyer, J. in Mohammad Giasuddin vs. State of A.P., (1997) 3 SCC 287, quoted George Bernard Shaw the famous satirist who said, “If you are to punish a man…