Blogs, Constitutional Law

The extent of powers of the Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court of India came into existence on 28th January, 1950. It was established as a replacement of both, the Federal Court of India and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council which were the highest courts of judicature under colonial British rule. The Constitution of India which was enforced in the year 1950 […]

Blogs, Miscellaneous

Right to Information

The cornerstone of a democracy is the existence of well informed and enlightened citizens. The right to information, therefore, originates from democracy itself. It refers to the people’s right to get information from the government and public authorities at all levels within a stipulated period barring a few exceptions. Sweden was the first country to

Blogs, Case Analysis

S.R. BOMMAI v. UNION OF INDIA : CASE ANALYSIS

The Constitution of India, is a legal document that is the bulkiest of all the constitutions around the globe. It is the most comprehensive document that governs all the government institutions. The Objective Resolution of 1946 forms the basis of the Preamble to the Constitution. In India, as its Preamble proclaims, is a Sovereign, Socialist,

Blogs, Taxation

Tax Statutes: Rules for Interpretation

The primary objective of statutory interpretation is to ascertain the Legislature’s intention conveyed expressly or impliedly in the language used. As stated by Salmond, “interpretation or construction is meant, the courts seek to determine the meaning of the Legislature through the medium of authoritative forms in which it is to be expressed.”

Blogs, Constitutional Law

Writs

Writs are extraordinary remedies for enforcing fundamental rights. Supreme Court and High Courts may issue writs under Articles 32 and 226.

Blogs, Miscellaneous

INDIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY LAWS

National security is the safekeeping of the nation as a whole. Its highest order of business is the protection of the nation and its people from attack and other external dangers by maintaining armed forces and guarding state secrets. National Security law and Anti-Terror acts are passed to protect people if anyone tries to destroy

Blogs, Miscellaneous

RATIONALITY IN THE KILLING OF BATTERED WOMEN

“Justice may be depicted as a woman, but, accordingly to the dominant ideology, law is male, not female.”[1]  There can be clearly diverse rationales behind one’s actions, be them intent, mistake, or provocation. However, some are so comprehensive in their nature that they compel the adjudicator to be inadequate in understanding the rationality of the same.

Blogs, Constitutional Law, Contemporary Law

Right to Internet Access : A Fundamental right

Fundamental rights are basic rights needed for human beings to live. Fundamental rights help to eliminate poverty, inequality, and curb major problems faced in our society. Fundamental rights help in the empowerment of human beings. Fundamental rights are inserted in our Constitution and dealt under Part III of it. In the Constitution, there are six

Blogs, Miscellaneous

Changes brought in Consumer Protection Act 2019

A new generation of consumer benchmarks and the digital age has brought in a new phase in commerce and modern branding. Digitization has enabled easier connectivity, a wide range of options, flexible payment systems, better facilities, and convenience-based shopping. However, it has also raised issues relevant to customer safety along the development path. To cater

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