The Origin of Election Commission- Constitution Assembly Debates
In the Government of India Act, 1935, and in the earlier statues the conduct of elections was left to the executive – the Central or Provincial Governments, according as election…
A Brief legal history how Delhi found its present shape of government
The Union Territory of Delhi, as it now exists, has undergone many constitutional changes. When first time it became Indian Capital under British Rule Prior to September 17, 1912, the…
If Legislature expunges the remarks of a Member, Can Media publish expunged remarks?
The Lawmatics Freedom of Press Series Some days ago, during budged session of parliament, we saw many instances where remarks of opposition members were expunged by Speaker and chairman of…
The Concept of Marriage in Law
Marriage is often described as one of the basic civil rights of man/woman, which is voluntarily undertaken by the parties in public in a formal way, and once concluded, recognizes…
Transgenders in India- History of community, Types and laws applicable to them
Meaning of the Transgender Transgender is generally described as an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression or behavior does not conform to their biological sex. TG may…
Do Hindu Scriptures have the concept of Pre-emption?
In 1885, while deciding a case related to pre-emption, the Allahabad high court considered the question in detail. The court first quoted the work of Sir W. Macnaghten and then…
Blood group test as a medium to prove paternity
Blood grouping test is a useful test to determine the question of disputed paternity. It can be relied upon by courts as a circumstantial evidence which ultimately excludes a certain…
The basic thought behind the concept of ‘Secularism’ which embedded in Indian constitution
We want peace between the individual and groups within nations. These are all vitally interdependent. If the spirit of the Sermon on the Mount, Buddha's philosophy of compassion, the Hindu…
Re: The Kerala Education Bill- A full case analysis
The ‘Kerala education Bill’ case is a landmark case under Article 29 of the constitution, an article that guarantees the cultural rights to the citizens of India. The judgment of…
The Development of ‘Right of Privacy’ in US and its influence on Indian Cases
Over the last few decades, press and electronic media have emerged as major factors in our nation’s life. They are still expanding and in the process becoming more inquisitive. Our…