The Method Of The Probe Is Wise For The Investigating Agency, But The Court Will Oversee The Action As The “Guardian Of The Constitution”:  Punjab & Haryana HC

The Method Of The Probe Is Wise For The Investigating Agency, But The Court Will Oversee The Action As The “Guardian Of The Constitution”: Punjab & Haryana HC

Sep 5, 2024

Jarnail Bajwa, a Punjabi real estate developer, has been charged in more than 50 FIRs with investor fraud. The High Court of Punjab and Haryana has declared that it will monitor the actions taken against him.

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Petition To Declare Caste System Unconstitutional Rejected By Supreme Court

Petition To Declare Caste System Unconstitutional Rejected By Supreme Court

Aug 20, 2024

The Supreme Court declined to consider a petition that aimed to declare the caste system Unconstitutional. The petition was submitted by the Petitioner-In-Person under Article 32 of the Constitution, alleging that the caste system violates fundamental rights.

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Constitution is the need for development and stability of the nation: CJI

Constitution is the need for development and stability of the nation: CJI

Mar 10, 2024

CJI DY Chandrachud stressed the importance of the constitution of India. He said that is essential for the development as well as the stability of the nation. He was addressing while present at the ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign in Bikaner, Rajasthan. He

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Article 14 not considered in Kedar Nath Singh 1962 decision: says Supreme Court while hearing petition challenging sedition law.

Article 14 not considered in Kedar Nath Singh 1962 decision: says Supreme Court while hearing petition challenging sedition law.

Sep 16, 2023

Recently Supreme Court observed that the constitutional bench in Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar 1962 did not consider the aspect of article 14 while upholding the constitutional validity of article 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).   The petitioners, challenging the

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Nabam Rebia dictum not applicable in the case of recent political developments in Maharashtra; says PDT Achary as he criticizes the 2016 judgment.

Nabam Rebia dictum not applicable in the case of recent political developments in Maharashtra; says PDT Achary as he criticizes the 2016 judgment.

Jul 4, 2022

Written by Vidisha Mathur In a recent interview with LiveLaw, PDT Achary expressed his view regarding the anti-defection law as per the 10th schedule of the Constitution, in light of the political happenings in Maharashtra. He stated that the law, as provided by

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Armed Forces And Their Fundamental Rights Under Indian Constitution

Armed Forces And Their Fundamental Rights Under Indian Constitution

May 8, 2022

Introduction: By the very nature of Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution, we can observe that they try to create an invisible force on the citizens (non-citizens in some cases), restricting them to ‘what not to do’. It is evident, and much argued, that

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EMERGENCY PROVISIONS -INDIA

EMERGENCY PROVISIONS -INDIA

Sep 27, 2021

Written By – Shruti Saha A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance which can be proclaimed by the President of India during certain crisis situations. Under the advice of the cabinet of ministers, the President can overrule many

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‘Ensure Peace, Progress & Good Governance’: 58 Lawyers, Researchers Urge President To Withdraw Draft LDAR 2021

‘Ensure Peace, Progress & Good Governance’: 58 Lawyers, Researchers Urge President To Withdraw Draft LDAR 2021

Jul 8, 2021

The draft LDRA gives the government powers to choose any plot of land for development and can override any public opposition.  It was enacted under Article 240 of the Indian Constitution. President has the power to make regulations for the peace, progress, and

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