The Origin of Election Commission- Constitution Assembly Debates
In the Government of India Act, 1935, and in the earlier statues the conduct of elections was left to the executive – the Central or Provincial Governments, according as election…
In the Government of India Act, 1935, and in the earlier statues the conduct of elections was left to the executive – the Central or Provincial Governments, according as election…
The Union Territory of Delhi, as it now exists, has undergone many constitutional changes. When first time it became Indian Capital under British Rule Prior to September 17, 1912, the…
That expression ‘Due process of law” had its roots in the expression “per legem terrae” (law of the land) used in Magna Charta in 1215. In the reign of Edward…
Along with the `rule against double-jeopardy‘ and the `rule against retrospective criminalisation’ enumerated in Article 20, ‘right against self-incrimination’ is one of the fundamental protections of Article 20 in Indian…
Indian Supreme court has advisory jurisdiction under 143 of Indian Constitution, this means if president need any advice on any substantial legal question, the president may refer it to supreme…
Courts are entrusted with the powers of dispensation and adjudication of justice of the rival claims of the parties besides determining the criminal liability of the offenders for offences committed…
It is obvious fact that principles of Indian Criminal law are mostly inspired by the principles propounded by English Courts. However, in cases, Indian Courts took the different conditions of…
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…
There may be a situation where the appointment of any lower court’s judge is held invalid by upper court. In that case, that judge will leave his chair but important…
Before the enactment of the Criminal Procedure Code 1973, a system of Honorary Magistrate in addition to regular stipendiary Magistrates was available. These Honorary Magistrates came from all walks of…