Author: Satrajit Somavanshi from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, Punjab.
Indian Judiciary is one of the three major pillars which upholds the democratic values of the state. All the citizens of our country put their faith in the justice of the system and believe in the efficiency of the judiciary. But still, a grim shadow follows a major drawback…
Author: Samikshya Mishra from National Law University Odisha.
On 14th July 2020, the Supreme Court bench consisting of Chief Justice S.A. Bobde, Justice R. Subhash Reddy and Justice A.S. Bopanna, after hearing a petition filed by the Non-Government Organization PUCL (People’s Union for Civil Liberties), issued a notice…
Author: Siddhant Singh from Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur.
Motor accidents are an extremely common occurrence in India. They often happen on account of undulations or problems with road work and unsatisfactory construction. The question which comes up over and over, is “who is to be held responsible for these accidents?”. If there was no second party involved, and the cause of the accident was potholes…
Author: Avani Jain from National Law Institute University, Bhopal.
The Jammu and Kashmir (hereinafter J&K) administration has yet again announced an extension of internet restrictions in the region. The restrictions will be in force till 29th July, 2020. The instant order was passed by the J&K Home Secretary on 8th July, 2020…
Author: Ananya Bajpai from West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata
Recently, a Division Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, in Dahiben v. Arvindbhai Kalyanji Bhanusali, held that non-payment of complete sale consideration cannot be a ground for the cancellation of the Registered Sale Deed. The case came before…
Author: Tejas Kandalgaonkar from MNLU, Mumbai.
India is staunchly driven by religious feelings and devotions towards its thousands of Gods. Hinduism being the majority religion on the sacred land, the feeling of celebrating Hindu religious festivals, congregations, and pilgrimages are strong. Lakhs…
Author: Sreyas T. Manoj from The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi.
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the whole world to a standstill. People from all walks of life are facing the brunt of the pandemic. Amidst the pandemic, the education industry was tasked with keeping classes going for its students. With schools shut due…
Author: Anshum Agarwal from West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata.
A brief study into political societies throughout the human civilization will bring forth the existence of an order based on the shared values of the society. Such cherished values have been presented in various forms, the modern avatar being…
Author: Siddhant Singh from Symbiosis Law School, Pune.
Judicial creativity in India has been a very integral part of the justice system and has been a cornerstone is providing a modern outlook to the judiciary. Judges have been not only applying the law to the letter but also moulding it to suit the present time and…
Author: Madhuresh Chaudhary from Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies , Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.
This is the remedy granted to Courts as they can sou motu take cognizance of offences of contempt that takes place. The Court can issue a contempt notice by mentioning the grounds of contempt on the basis of which the accused is being held liable. Anything that…
