ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT STRIKES DOWN KEY PROVISIONS OF UP TENANCY LAW: A CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS
Repugnancy, Presidential Assent and the Limits of State Legislative Power under Article 254 Allahabad High Court Strikes Down Key Provisions […]
State Law vs Central Law: Understanding the Doctrine of Repugnancy under Article 254 of the Constitution
Introduction India’s constitutional framework is based on a careful distribution of legislative powers between Parliament and the State Legislatures. The
Fishing & Roving Inquiry: Protecting the Rule of Law Against Unrestricted Investigation
Introduction Investigative powers are an essential part of the criminal justice system. Police and other investigating agencies must have sufficient
PCPNDT Act and Police Powers: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Investigation and Prosecution
Introduction The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act) is one of India’s most
SUPREME COURT SETS ASIDE NGT ORDER AGAINST ART OF LIVING; DIRECTS REFUND OF ₹5 CRORE
The Supreme Court has set aside the 2017 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) holding the Art of Living
Criminal Acquittal vs. Motor Accident Compensation: Can an Acquitted Driver Still Be Held Negligent?
Understanding the Different Standards of Proof in Criminal Proceedings and MACT Claims Introduction Motor accident cases often raise an important
SUPREME COURT ACQUITS TWO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN NEARLY 30-YEAR-OLD ₹20 BRIBERY CASE
A corruption prosecution that remained pending for nearly three decades has ended with the acquittal of two government employees by
DEMAND, ACCEPTANCE AND RECOVERY: WHAT MUST THE PROSECUTION PROVE IN A CORRUPTION CASE?
Understanding the Legal Requirements for Proving Bribery in India Corruption cases involving public servants often raise an important evidentiary question:
SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES: SENTENCES IMPOSED ALONGSIDE LIFE IMPRISONMENT MUST RUN CONCURRENTLY
The Supreme Court has clarified an important principle of sentencing jurisprudence, holding that where a convict is sentenced to life
Can Money Be a Condition for Arbitration? Supreme Court Reconsiders Mandatory Pre-Deposit
Introduction Arbitration is intended to provide parties with an efficient and commercially sensible alternative to prolonged court litigation. However, an