The legal Subject: Origin and Process of Creation
The foundational principle of a legal system is that it must recognise the subjects it seeks to govern. This is done by the law recognising distinct legal units or “legal…
Places of Worship Act 1991- Analysis
Parliament enacted the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991. Sections 3, 6 and 8 of the legislation came into force at once on the date of enactment (18 September…
Legal Battle Ayodhya- What happened in1934-1949 over Babri Mosque Issue?
Decoding the Ayodhya Judgement- Part 3 1934 In 1934, there was another communal incident in the course of which damage was sustained to the mosque which was subsequently restored. The…
Impact of Electoral Reforms in India
ABSTRACT Electoral system in India has been the cornerstone of its vibrant democracy, facilitating the largest democratic exercise in the world. Over the years, the country has undergone significant changes…
Legal Battle Ayodhya- What happened in 1856-7 over Babri Mosque Issue?
Decoding the Ayodhya Judgement- Part 2 In 1856-7, a communal riot took place. Historical accounts indicate that the conflagration had its focus at Hanumangarhi and the Babri mosque. Some of…
Legal Battel Ayodhya- The History from 1857 to 2019
Decoding the Ayodhya Judgement- Part 1 The appeals that were filed to Supreme Court centre around a dispute between two religious communities both of whom claim ownership over a piece…
Remission: Scope & Ambit
Krishna Iyer, J. in Mohammad Giasuddin vs. State of A.P., (1997) 3 SCC 287, quoted George Bernard Shaw the famous satirist who said, “If you are to punish a man…
Fraud and justice never dwell together- Explained
Supreme Court has emphasized that fraud and collusion vitiate the most solemn precedent in any civilized jurisprudence; and that fraud and justice never dwell together (fraus et jus nunquam cohabitant).…
Collective Responsibility- Origin and Detail
Origin Collective responsibility is a cornerstone of the Westminster model. Initially developed- as a constitutional convention in Britain between 1780 and 1832, it began to appear- in text-books in the…
Aid and Advice- The Position of President and Cabinet
The President was designated as the titular head of government. The founding fathers and mothers of the Constitution adopted the convention which made the President generally bound by the advice…