Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC- Law Points in Brief
Chapter IX of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides for maintenance of wife, children and parents in a summary proceeding. Maintenance Under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure…
The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Article 22(1) Violation in Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana & Anr.
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana & Anr. (2025 INSC 162), has delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing the constitutional rights of arrested individuals…
When a repugnancy actually arises in Acts created by States and Union? – Judicial Precedents
In the case of Hoechst Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. State of Bihar, (1983) 4 SCC 45, at page 87: “67. Article 254 of the Constitution makes provision first, as to what…
P&H High Court Declines to Drop Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judge for Excessive MACT Awards
MACT Matters The Division bench of Punjab & Haryana High Court, comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetrapal, refused to drop disciplinary proceeding against the judicial officer who…
Evolution of Parliamentary Privileges in India and Power of Expulsion of Parliament
It is no doubt true that the existing law relating to parliamentary privileges in India is essentially of English origin. But the concept of parliamentary privileges was not unknown to…
Judicial Review vs. Legislative Privileges: The Keshav Singh Case
Keshav Chand case is a leading case of Supreme Court under Powers, Privileges and Immunities of State Legislatures, Article 143 of the Constitution, Re (‘Keshav Singh’ for short), (1965) 1…
Analysis of Supreme Court Judgment in Kuldeep Singh v. The State of Punjab & Ors.
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in Kuldeep Singh v. The State of Punjab & Ors., Criminal Appeal No. , addressed a crucial issue concerning the quashing of criminal proceedings…
Hanging vs. Strangulation: A Forensic and Legal Perspective on Cause of Death
Introduction The differentiation between hanging and strangulation is a crucial aspect of forensic investigations, particularly in cases of suspected homicide or suicide. Courts rely on medical jurisprudence to establish the…
Legal Analysis of the Supreme Court Judgment in Ajay Malik v. State of Uttarakhand
1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in Ajay Malik v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr. (2025 INSC 118), addressed wrongful confinement and human trafficking allegations against a government officer…
Supremacy of the Constitution and the Doctrine of Separation of Powers in India
In a democratic country governed by a written Constitution, it is the Constitution which is supreme and sovereign. As observed in Raja Ram Pal Vs. Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha &…