Argued by: Advocate For Mr. Parnav Juneja, Advocate. Accused I. Introduction The judgment in State v. Gian & Ors. marks a significant contribution to the jurisprudence surrounding police encounters, use…
A dramatic shoe-throwing at Chief Justice B.R. Gavai reveals India’s shifting political street mood and quiet caste shadows — and why constitutional respect must stand firmer than passion
Supreme Court in Hameed Joharan (Dead) & Ors. v. Abdul Salam (Dead) by LRs & Ors., reported in (2001) 7 SCC 573, wherein it was observed that the general policy…
In Rajesh Kumar Daria etc. v. Rajasthan Public Service Commission and others (2007) 8 SCC 785, a bench of three judges of Supreme Court considered the difference between vertical and…
The two streams of jurisdiction, though they run in the same channel, run side by side and do not mingle their waters.
Unless a statute indicates otherwise, a criminal trial would commence with the presumption of innocence. This principle is of utmost importance as the Court embarks upon a trial in its…
Section 311 Cr.P.C. The said provision reads as follows:- “311. Power to summon material witness, or examine person present. Any Court may, at any stage of any inquiry, trial or…
The prospective statute operates from the date of its enactment conferring new rights. The retrospective statute operates backward and takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws. A…
In Mitakshara coparcenary, there is unobstructed heritage, i.e., apratibandha daya and obstructed heritage i.e., sapratibandha daya. When right is created by birth is called unobstructed heritage. At the same time,…
A cross-appeal is the exercise of substantive right of appeal and only the procedure varies. Order XLIII of Rule 1-A (2) of the CPC. The same reads as under: “1A.…
