Death and Life- A Prologue Written by Supreme Court
Life and death as concepts have invited many a thinker, philosopher, writer and physician to define or describe them. Sometimes attempts have been made or efforts have been undertaken to…
Can Bar Associations pass a resolution to not appear in the case of any particular person?
The question came for consideration in the case ‘A.S.Mohammad Rafi v. State of Tamilnadu (2010)’, Where several Bar Association all over India, whether High Court Bar Associations or District Court…
The System of PIL: An Overview
On May 12, 2022, the Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking the opening of 22 locked rooms of Taj Mahal, based on a petition that was filed by Rajneesh…
An Analysis of Guj HC Decision on Stay of Conviction in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case
On 23rd March, 2023, Indian National Congress’s former President Rahul Gandhi was convicted by Surat court, for defamation in relation to his one statement against ‘modi surname’. However, He got…
Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab (1996)- The question on the ‘Right to Die’
‘Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab (1996)’ is the case when the Supreme Court examined the Constitutional Validity of Section 306 (Abetment of Suicide) of IPC. The facts of the…
Tussle between Executive and Judiciary
Introduction An independent judiciary is necessary for a making a democracy successful. Judiciary is considered as guardian of constitution. Under article 13 it has been conferred the power of judicial…
Does the doctrine of Res Judicata apply to Writ Petition under Article 32?
In the case of ‘Daryao v. state of UP (1962)’, an important question arose before the court whether res judicata applicable in writ petitions. In this case, six petitions came…
Does Supreme Court bind to follow its previous Precedent?
Position in England In England, the Court of Appeal has imposed upon its power of review of earlier precedents a limitation, subject to certain exceptions. The limitation thus accepted is…
Person who is in ‘Live-in-Relationship’ also entitled to take benefit of Domestic Violence Act
The question for consideration came before Supreme Court in the case of ‘D Velusamy v. D. Patchaiammal, (2010)’. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 2(a) of…
Anuj Garg v. Hotel Association of India (2007)- A case when court upheld the right of women to work in such premises where liquor is served
The petition challenged the constitutional validity Section 30 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 prohibiting employment of “any man under the age of 25 years” or “any woman” in any…