The late 1970s and early 1980s witnessed a revolutionary step in the Indian judicial system with the introduction of the concept of Public Interest Litigation. It was Justice Krishna Iyer and Justice PN Bhagwati who started admitting PILs in the …
Part III of the Constitution of India titled Fundamental Rights secures the basic, natural and inalienable rights to the people of India. The idea behind this is to preserve the indispensable condition of a free society. The fundamental rights contain …
In India, a binding decision of the Supreme Court or High Court can be reviewed through a Review Petition. Article 137 of the Indian Constitution provides that subject to provisions of any rule and law made under Article 145 the …
Introduction Article 20 is the cornerstone of Indian Constitution just like the other fundamental rights. It cannot be abrogated even during an emergency. It provides for the protection in respect for conviction of offences and limits the legislative powers of …
If you join a fight for social Justice you may win or lose, but just by being part of the struggle, you win and your life will be better for it. Abstract The Constitution of India emphasis on achieving social …
After a painstaking battle spread across centuries, the Indian soil gained its independence from the tyrannical rule of Britishers in 1947. One of the first tasks India undertook as a sovereign, democratic, republic was to give itself a hefty constitution. …
Writing the petition is a higher court order for a lower court or courts to order or prevent something from being done by the lower court. The writ is a type of written court order. It causes you to behave …
Introduction The Indian Judiciary is very effective in protecting the rights of the citizens. The writ petitions filed by the citizens whenever there is an infringement of their rights make the judiciary more dynamic. The writ petitions can be filed …
INTRODUCTION When the Indian Constitution was drafted, a special power grant to the President i.e., Pardoning Power. This power is grant to clemency to accused or convicted persons in certain criminal cases. While this power is furnished to the President …
The Judiciary plays a very significant role in shaping the societal structure and acting as the watchdog of democracy. Supreme Court from time to time has interpreted the fundamental rights and the constitution and is regarded as the guardian of …