The Power of Prorogation- The 1968 Punjab Assembly Case
The Facts of the Case At the Fourth General Elections Congress won 43 seats in the Legislative Assembly which has a membership of 104. The other parties (none of which…
Expansion of Article 21: The Evolution of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty in India
Article 21, one of the fundamental rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution declares that no person shall be deprived of his “life” or “personal liberty” except according to…
Indian Constitution as a Living Document- Growth and Changes with the Time
The Constitution is a living and organic document. It cannot remain static and must grow with the nation. The Constitutional provisions have to be construed broadly and liberally having regard…
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 &…
Legal Notes on Vijay Madanlal Chaudhry v. Union of India
Introduction The Supreme Court’s decision in Vijay Madanlal Chaudhry v. Union of India is one of the most consequential rulings on the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The…
Gender Neutrality in Bail Jurisprudence: Analyzing Jyoti Alias Kittu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Introduction The Delhi High Court recently dealt with a significant case that raised questions about gender neutrality in criminal jurisprudence, particularly regarding anticipatory bail. The case, Jyoti Alias Kittu v.…
Judicial Examination of Writ Jurisdiction Against MSEFC Orders
The Supreme Court’s decision in M/s Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited v. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council and Another addresses critical issues surrounding the writ jurisdiction under Article 226…
An Analysis of the Bhupinderpal Singh Gill vs. State of Punjab Judgment
The Supreme Court of India, in its decision in Bhupinderpal Singh Gill vs. State of Punjab & Others (2025 INSC 83), addressed critical issues of procedural fairness in disciplinary proceedings,…
The purpose of the Symbols Order for Elections
The ECI issued the Symbols Order in 1968 in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Constitution read with Section 29A of the Representation of the People…
Analysis of the Bail Order in Kulwinder vs. State of Punjab
Introduction In Kulwinder vs. State of Punjab (CRM-M-64074-2024), the Punjab and Haryana High Court, through Justice Sumeet Goel’s judgment dated January 10, 2025, addresses critical issues concerning bail under the…