Does Doctrine of estoppel apply against fundamental rights?
This question was considered by Supreme court in Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal corporation. The Olga Tellis case considered as one of the important case in judicial history. In the…
Which type of law may curtail Fundamental Rights?
Art. 19(1)(a) of Indian Constitution guarantees to all citizens freedom of speech and expression and Art. 19(2) provides that nothing in Art. 19(1)(a) shall prevent a State from making any…
Article 25- Brief Explanation
The Fundamental Right guaranteed by Art. 25 give the assurance of religious freedom, it provides: “25(1) Subject to public order, morality and health and to the other provisions of this…
The case of Hussainara Khatoon
This case originated when a writ petition was filed to release the prisoners who were languishing in the prison of State of Bihar, they had been in jail for periods…
Case Note- Director of Public Prosecutions V. Beard, [1920] A.C. 479
This case is considered an important case in the arena of the relationship between drunkenness and mens rea. But, before discussing this case, it is relevant here to mention the…
The act that regulates the administration of Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chishti Dargah
Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chishti is considered one the greatest Sufi saint of the world and his Dargah at Ajmer, generally known as Dargah Khawaja Sahib, is one of the most followed…
What types of Salary and Allowances Members of Parliament enjoy?
In 1954, Parliament of India passed ‘The salary, allowances and pension of member of parliament act, 1954’. The object of this act was to determine the scale of salary and…
Is it compulsory for publishers to give a free copy of book to national libraries?
The delivery of books and newspapers (public libraries) act, 1954 The act was enacted for the delivery of books to the National Library at Calcutta and other public library notified…
Explained: The Drugs and Magical Remedies Act, 1954 and Rules
The Drugs and Magical Remedies act, was enacted to control the advertisement of drugs in certain cases, i.e., diseases and to prohibit advertisements relating to remedies pretending to have magic…
The Coir Board and its functions
The coir industry act, 1953 provide for the establishment of coir board to manage the coir industry and to promote the welfare of coir industry. Coir Meaning “Coir” or “coir…