The Doctrine of Parens Patriae- Origin and Meaning
Parens Patriae in Latin means “parent of the nation”. In law, it refers to the power of the State to intervene against an abusive or negligent parent, legal guardian or…
The Writ of Habeas Corpus- The First Security of Civil Liberty
A writ of habeas corpus always been considered as ‘a great constitutional privilege’ or ‘the first security of civil liberty’. The writ is meant to provide an expeditious and effective…
Guidelines of Supreme Court for Protection of LBTQ+ Person against Family Interference
In its most recent judgment, the Supreme Court in the case of ‘Devu G Nair v. State of Kerala (2024)’ had laid down guidelines. The Judgement written by Justice DY…
What were the conclusions of Supreme Court on Privacy in K.S. Puttaswamy Case?
Excerpt from the Judgment The right of privacy is a fundamental right. It is a right which protects the inner sphere of the individual from interference from both State, and…
Right against Self-Incrimination- The Origin of the Right
In English law, this principle of protection against self-incrimination had a historical origin. It resulted from a feeling of revulsion against the inquisitorial methods adopted and the barbarous sentences imposed,…
The Essence of Rule of Law and its Application in Indian Constitution
We are in the age of constitutional democracy, that too substantive and liberal democracy. Such a democracy is not based solely on the rule of people through their representatives which…
Why it is Necessary to Give Specific Para-Wise Reply in Written Statement
In the written statement filed by defendant, specific para-wise reply should be given. In the absence of para-wise reply to the plaint, it becomes a roving inquiry for the Court…
Parliamentary privilege as a collective right of the House
According to Erskine May, parliamentary privilege is the sum of certain rights enjoyed by each House collectively as a constituent part of the “High Court of Parliament” and by members…
Necessity test to claim and exercise a Parliamentary Privilege
In State of Karnataka v. Union of India (1977) a seven-Judge bench of Supreme Court speaking through MH Beg, CJ held that the powers under Article 194 (as well as…
Privacy of a Citizen- Supreme Court’s Views
In Justice KS Puttaswamy (9J) v. Union of India a nine-Judge Bench of Supreme Court held that the Constitution guarantees the right to privacy. Supreme Court traced the right to…