The Extent of Supreme Court’s Power under Article 142
Supreme Court has very wide powers under Article 142 for doing complete justice. Apart from the jurisdiction and powers conferred on Supreme Court under Articles 32 and 136 of the…
The Principle of Finality and the Curative Petition
The principle of finality is insisted upon not on the ground that a judgment given by the apex Court is impeccable but on the maxium “Interest reipublicae ut sit finis…
Consensual relationships and the implications of false promises of marriage in cases involving allegations of rape under Section 376 of IPC: Supreme Court Judgment.
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Rajnish Singh @ Soni v. State of U.P. & Anr. arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 8549 of 2023, examined…
The Original and Writ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
The Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court Supreme Court of India is established by Article 124 of the Constitution which specifies its jurisdiction and powers and enables Parliament to confer further…
Punjab & Haryana High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Over Alleged Forged Court Order
Chandigarh Case Title: Antriksh vs. Manoj Kumar & OthersCase Number: COCP-4723-2024Court: High Court, Punjab&HaryanaCounsel for Petitioner: Mr. Ankit Chahal and Ms. Monika Beriwal Counsel for Respondent: Mr. Dinesh AroraLegal Provision…
How Senior Counsels are appointed in Singapore- In Brief
In Singapore, under Part IV: Privileges of Advocates and Solicitors in the Legal Profession Act, the process for Appointment of Senior Counsel is prescribed. Under Section 30, the following process…
How Senior Counsels are appointed in Australia- In Brief
In Australia, Senior Counsel is a person who is admitted to practise as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and who practises exclusively…
The Senior Designation System in Nigeria- In Brief
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (established under the Legal Practitioners Act, 2004) may, by instrument, confer on a legal practitioner the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. The award of…
Should Senior Designation System exist? – Supreme Court Answers
Senior Advocate Indira Jaisingh filed a writ petition in 2015 praying the Apex Court to formulate guidelines on Senior Designation, the petition was decided in 2017. Later on, based on…
The Maxim of Expressio Unius Est Exclusion Alterious- Explanation in Brief
The maxim ‘expressio unius est exclusion alterious’ (express mention of one thing excludes others) has been called a valuable servant but a dangerous master. In Mary Angel and others vs.…