Court – Supreme Court of India Petitioner – Anoop Baranwal Respondent – Union of India Bench – Honorable Justice K.M Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy and C.T. Ravikumar Date of Judgement – March 02, 2023 Citation – W.P.(C) 114/2015 Facts A Writ petition (WP (C) 104/2015) was filed by Anoop Baranwal, in January …
ABSTRACT Electric vehicles has been growing rapidly over the past ten years. A notable increase of about 63% of electric vehicle from the previous year. This Study analyses the comparison of electric vehicles and fuel based vehicles in protecting the environment. This study briefly explains the need for electric vehicles among people and to know …
Abstract The criminal justice system in India faces numerous challenges, including judicial backlog, understaffed institutions, and widespread corruption. This article explores the procedural aspects of bail and pretrial detentions within Indian jurisprudence, highlighting the discrepancies between law and practice. Despite liberal laws favouring bail, a significant proportion of individuals remain in pretrial detention, exacerbating issues …
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Abstract Euthanasia, also known as assisted dying or mercy killing, is a highly contentious topic in the realm of medical ethics. The ethical dilemma surrounding euthanasia raises questions about the right to die, individual autonomy, quality of life, and the role of healthcare professionals in end- of-life decisions. The notion of legalizing euthanasia as a …
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ABSTRACT Using only a series of images and videos of a person and publicly available software, it is now possible to insert the person’s likeness into a photo or a video and show them saying or doing almost anything that never actually happened. Deep learning has solved various problems effectively, from high data analytics to …
Abstract Clause 109A (1) of companies Act 1956 states that ‘every holder of shares in, or holder of debentures of, a company may, at any time, nominate, in the prescribed manner, a person to whom his shares in, or debentures of, the company shall vest in the event of death. A reading of Section 109A of the Companies Act makes it …
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ABSTRACT Sting operations, a covert investigative technique used to uncover wrongdoing, have become increasingly prevalent in the Indian legal landscape. However, their intersection with fundamental rights, particularly Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guaranteeing the right to life and personal liberty, raises significant legal and ethical considerations. This abstract explores the implications of sting operations …
ABSTRACT The increasing prevalence of big data in various sectors has raised significant concerns regarding protecting individual privacy rights. In response to these concerns, governments around the world have implemented privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Data Protection and Privacy Act (DPDP Act) 2023. While …
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Abstract This study looks at women’s rights in the Middle East and analyses how legal, cultural, and religious issues affect gender equality. It examines historical settings, emphasising advancements and enduring difficulties. By utilising international human rights frameworks such as the UDHR, CEDAW, and ICESCR, it evaluates advocacy activities and legal environments. The responsibilities of local …
Civil Appellate Jurisdiction In the Supreme Court of India (Before Indira Banerjee and A.S. Bopanna, JJ.) Civil Appeal No. of 2022 (Arising out of SLP (C) No. 3187 of 2021) Decided on September 14, 2022. Facts of the case: The appeal before the Supreme Court arose against the common judgment and order dated February 1, …
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(Criminal Appeal No 1441 of 2022) Facts: The prosecution alleges that on the afternoon of November 7, 2004, the respondent forcibly entered the victim’s home in Narangi village. It is claimed that he physically assaulted her, committing rape, and then threatened her with death if she raised an alarm. Subsequently, when the victim called for …
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Introduction The question of the status of the inheritance rights of children born out of marriages deemed voidable or null and void under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) was questioned in the Revanasiddappa case. The question specifically asked if the children of such parents could inherit their parents’ possessions in the same way as …
ABSTRACT: The Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita Bill replaces the Indian Penal Code of 1860 Criminal Procedure Code 1898 and Indian Evidence Act 1872. The purpose to replace these is to bring new provisions in the age- old criminal laws that are existing in India. Another reason is that English Law prevails in India as India was …
ABSTRACT: Law of torts is the branch of law which deals with civil liability. The Law of Torts consists of various ‘torts’ or wrongful acts whereby the wrongdoer violates some legal right vested in another person. The law imposes a duty to respect the legal rights vested in the members of the society and the …
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Court: Supreme Court of India Petitioner: Christian Medical College Vellore Association Respondent: Union of India and Others Bench: M.R. Shah, Vineet Saran, Arun Mishra Date of Judgement: 29 April, 2020 Important Sections/Articles-Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 19(1)(g), 25,26,29(1) and 30 FACTS: In this case, the constitutionality of the announcements that established NEET as the …
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DATE OF THE JUDGEMENT:21ST AUGUST PETITIONER: BIKRAM CHATTERJEE RESPONDENT: UNION OF INDIA APPEAL No.: 940/2017 BENCH: HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE ARUN MISHRA AND HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE UDAY UMESH LALIT. FACTS OF THE CASE: A writ petition was filed by some homebuyers of projects aggrieved by the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process and the whole process was initiated …
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Abstract This research paper does a comprehensive comparison examination of crime rates in Iceland and Afghanistan using data from the Global Peace Index (GPI) for 2023. The contrast of Iceland as one of the most peaceful nations and Afghanistan as one of the most crime-ridden countries provides an intriguing opportunity to investigate the underlying socio-political …
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Urvashi Sharma Law Centre II, University of Delhi Abstract India, with its diverse population and rapidly growing digital landscape, is at the crossroads of adopting Extended Reality (XR) technologies. XR, which encompasses Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), holds tremendous potential across various sectors. This article delves into the socio-legal implications …
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ABSTRACT Part III of the constitution of India provides fundamental rights to the citizens which are justiciable in nature. It means on the infringement of fundamental rights a individual can approach courts even directly Supreme Court of India for the enforcement of fundamental rights while Part IV of the constitution of India provides Directive Principle …
Abstract From assisting in writing school essays to frequently making headlines –Mark Zuckerberg bought GPU- Artificial Intelligence is raising questions about whether it will be as transformative as penicillin or as addictive and abusive as OxyContin. The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act makes the very first attempt to regulate Artificial Intelligence. This Act, being the …
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Abstract Patent rights came into existence in India as a means to incentivize innovation and creativity by granting exclusive rights to inventors for a limited period of time. Patents protect inventors from others copying, manufacturing, or selling their inventions without permission. This protection fosters a conducive environment for inventors to share their ideas without fear …
ABSTRACT No man is above the law and no man is below it, nor do we ask man’s permission when we ask him to obey it. Obedience to the law is demanded as a right, not asked as a favour1. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality tied with a single thread …
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Abstract The Impact of the DPDP Act 2023 on Cross-Border Data Transfer and International Business Practices The DPDP Act 2023, which the Government of India passed on 11th august 2023, signifies a crucial development in data protection legislation in India. This paper delves into the implications of the DPDP Act 2023 on cross-border data transfer …
Title: Evaluating the Provisions of Citizenship Amendment Act through the Lens of International Law Abstract: Citizenship originated in Greece as a term for those who owned property. It slowly evolved into the most privileged form of nationality by amassing voting rights, feudal rights and also obligations and tax liabilities. This concept has always remained at …
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Abstract: Drug abuse is a global public health concern, and India is no exception. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985 is India’s primary legislation aimed at regulating controlled substances. This paper critically examines the impact of India’s drug policy on public health outcomes. Through a comprehensive review of literature and analysis …
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AIR 2018 SUPREME COURT 1665 FACTS- One of the sacrosanct pillars of any legal system is the concept of fundamental rights. Out of these rights, the right to life and personal liberty emerges as extremely important as it also facilitates the exercise of other rights. The right to life and liberty essentially ensures an individual’s …
For Petitioner(s) For Respondent(s) FACTS ISSUES RAISED CONTENTION justice. It gives the powers to quash the FIR if it fails to meet the ends of justice. RATIONALE DEFECTS OF LAW Without the FIR being filed or without any prior information being provided as mentioned under the CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, no matter that in between …
ABSTRACT In this world of creativity, innovation, inventiveness, the nexus between architectural work, interior design, and intellectual property is quite multifaceted. As the fields of architecture and interior design evolve the significance and the role of intellectual property in safeguarding such rights becomes paramount. In this 21st century IP rights play a vital role in …
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ABSTRACT: Every person has the right to live with dignity, even the person who is convicted of an offense or is under trial. But the Under Trial are not treated with dignity are forced to live in inhumane conditions are denied basic amenities necessary for living. This research paper delves into the rights of Under-trial …
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INTRODUCTION Date of judgment : 6 May 2021 Judges : Justice D.Y Chandrachud, Justice M.R Shah In this case, the Madras High Court panel of judges made a remark against the election commission and held them answerable for the second wave. The Election Commission sought the assistance of the Honorable court for supervision on how …
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ABSTRACT: This paper provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of mediation practices and outcomes in divorce and child custody disputes within the realm of family law, supplemented by relevant case law examples. Mediation has emerged as an alternative mechanism for resolution of disputes, aiming to foster cordial resolutions while reducing the argumentative nature of traditional litigation. …
ABSTRACT: Technology has played a major role in the development of the legal profession both in legal education and practice area. Over the past two decades, there has been a significant shift in the perception of lawyers before stereotyping with heaps of paperwork, which can be attributed to technological advancements. This paper deals with the role technology …
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Case no. (Supreme Court of India): Case Appeal No. 3798 of 2019 Date of Judgement of the case: 11th January 2024 Bench: Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal Appellant(s): Container Corporation of India Ltd. Respondent(s): Ajay Khera and others Also to restrict the entry of the containers to the depot in cases when …
CASE COMMENTARY ON: CONTAINER CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. VS AJAY KHERA AND OTHERS. Read More »
Corporate governance constitutes the cornerstone of sustainable corporate performance, fostering trust, accountability, and transparency within organizations. In the Indian context, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plays a pivotal role in shaping corporate governance norms and practices. This research paper explores the landscape of corporate governance in India, with a particular focus on SEBI’s …
ABSTRACTThe history of marijuana in India is as complicated as its connection with it. Although marijuana has been a sacred plant for thousands of years and has been associated with religion and culture, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) of 1985 casts a long shadow by outlawing most forms of marijuana use. …
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ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence is necessarily the first comprehensive attempt to invite changes in the conventional practices of attaining justice. It has a significant role in the legal profession accompanied by certain challenges and considerations that generate a push towards new techniques and methods, The new technology has been subject to many controversies regarding its ambit …
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SUBMITTED BY: Israa Zaidi COURSE: B.A L.L. B (H) CONTENTS S.no Topic Pg.no 1. Abstract 7 2. Methodology 8 3. Literature review: 8 4. Structure of insurance companies in the UAE 9 5. Analyzing growing market trends 16 6. Challenges and Technology 21 ABSTRACT – This research paper will examine the reasons for filing for …
Court: The Supreme Court of India Citation: W.P. (Civil) No. 528/2018 Coram: Justices Rohinton Fali Nariman, Aniruddha Bose, V. Ramasubramanian Subject Matter: Trade in Cryptocurrency in India (Financial Law and Banking law) Introduction: Cryptocurrency or virtual currency (such as Bitcoin and Ethereum) is a digital form of currency that operates independently of traditional banking systems. …
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“Famously known as REAL SHIVSENA case” Dated: 11 th may 2023 On November 28th, 2019, Uddhav Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena and head of the MahaVikas Aghadi (MVA), became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra through the MVA alliancewith the Nationalist Congress Party and the Indian National Congress. However, on June21st, 2022, Eknath Shinde, a key …
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An election was to be held to elect two members of the Rajya Sabha representing the state of Jharkhand the appellant here belonged to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and was a member of the legislative assembly of Jharkhand. There were allegations against her regarding acceptance of a bribe to cast a vote in a candidate’s favor …
Arun Jaitley, former union finance minister in the year 2017 – 18, proposed that there must be a transparent and fair method of funding for the political parties. As a result , the electoral bonds scheme was proposed , it was said to be an act that would pave way for new method of funding …
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Indian Penal Code or as we all say IPC, it’s the official criminal code of the 1Republic of India. In all British Presidencies, it went into effect in 1862, however it was not applicable to the 2Princely states. The IPC specifies particular offenses and lays forth the associated punishments in its sections. There are 23 …
Technology allows computers and machines mimic human intelligence and problem solving skills. Artificial intelligence, also known as AI, represents technology that empowers computers and machines to imitate human intelligence and the capacity to solve problems. AI is proficient in executing functions that generally demand human intelligence. Rise of artificial intelligence technology garners increasing, particularly in …
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US Judge, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. once stated : “Taxes are what we pay for civilised society” Holmes J. was right in his statement because taxes are the important source of revenue for the government to fund its interest.Revenue earned from the taxes is used by the government to initiate public schemes which benefit a …
The present study delves into the development and efficacy of the competition law framework in India, with a particular emphasis on the shift from the Monopolistic and Restrictive Trade Practice Act, 1969 (MRTP) to the Competition Act, 2002. The paper also sheds light on delves the complexities of antitrust enforcement in the digital era, with …
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CASE NUMBER: 1011/2022CASE CITATION: W.P.(C) No. 1011/2022; Diary No. 36593/2022NAME OF COURT: Supreme Court of IndiaDATE OF JUDGMENT: October 17,2023 PARTIES TO THE CASEPETITIONERS: Supriya Chakraborty and Abhay DangLAWYERS: Mr. Mukul Rohatgi, Sr. Adv Dr. Menaka Guruswamy, Sr. Adv. Ms. Arundhati Katju andors.RESPONDENTS: Union of IndiaLAWYERS: Mr. R Venkataramani, Attorney General for India Mr. Tushar …
SUPRIYO @ SUPRIYA CHAKRABORTY & ANR. V. UNION OF INDIA (SAME SEX MARRIAGE) Read More »
COURT: THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Writ petition (civil) No. 906 of 2016 PETITIONER: Vivek Narayan Sharma RESPONDENT: Union of India BENCH: BR Gavai, S.A. Nazeer, A.S. Bopanna, V.Ramasubramaniam, BV Nagarathna DATE OF THE CASE: 2nd January, 2023 LEGAL PROVISIONS: Section 26(2) of the RBI Act,1934 In the year 2016, the Government of India made …
The Indian judicial system is a crucial component of democracy, upholding theprinciples of justice and the rule of law. However, the lower judiciary often operatesin relative obscurity, receiving less attention than its higher counterparts. This studyaims to investigate the issue of transparency within the lower judiciary, uncovering itsintricacies, challenges, and implications. Drawing upon a comprehensive …
This paper provides the study of the contemporary change in the dynamics of adult relationships. Live in relationship which is also referred as cohabitation of partners is a circumstance where unmarried couples having romantic or intimate relations cohabitate. With the modernisation of societies people have become receptive to this concept. Western countries were among the …
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law (2016), a major reform by the Modi Government, has gained an immense amount of recognition and appreciation. It was hailed as a significant achievement, particularly noteworthy considering the extensive deliberation spanning a decade and preceding attempts at similar mechanisms that had not succeeded. This article examines the misuse of the …
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized creativity by making it possible for anybody to quickly produce articles, music compositions, or visuals with little to no guidance. Businesses are using ChatGPT, DALL-E 2, and Jasper Art as well as other platforms to leverage Al for their creative requirements. But this change brings with …
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CITATION – 2024 INSC 108 TRANSFER PETITION (Crl) No. – 846 of 2023 DATE OF JUDGMENT – February 13, 2024 COURT – Supreme Court of India PETITIONER – Tejashwi Prasad Yadav RESPONDENT – Hareshbhai Pranshankar Mehta BENCH – Hon’ble Justice Mr. Abhay S. Oka and Hon’ble Justice Mr. Ujjal Bhuyan The case concerns a transfer …
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The discrimination against men and women has been prevalent in society since ancient times. Women were treated inhumanely and exploited by men. This constant abuse of women by the men called for the need of a revolutionary movement ‘feminism’. The feminists have constantly persuaded to bring equality for women. It was the result of their …
Gig work economy have increased in a tremendous rate in the rapidly developing economicalsociety. Gig work means short term employees who are hired to work virtually for an onlineplatform. The scenario of working as freelancer have now become very common practise inthe group of the employed salaried people, retired people, students, researchers etc.The gig working …
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The Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill, 2023 has raised major concerns about its potential infringement on the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. This paper critically analyses the implications of the bill on independent journalism, digital publishers, Ott platforms and online content platforms, considering its parallels with historical instances of media censorship and …
In the society, we always play a part as a consumer regularly when we indulge in activities relating to it. But the question arises that when we are a consumer, are we safe? Do we have some rights to exercise? Do we have some protection by the statutes? This research paper solely aims to research …
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Decision dated: 19th September 2019 Bench: The Honorable Smt. Justice P. V Asha A BA student, named Faheema Shirin of Sree Narayanguru College, Chelannur Kozhikode of third semester was kicked out of her college hostel. This occurred as a result of the hostel’s policy prohibiting residents from using laptops or phones after 10 p.m. The …
Marital rape’s criminalization is a complicated problem that straddles legal and societal norms. This research paper offers a thorough examination of the legalization of marital rape in India. It looks at the issue from both a legal and social perspective to help readers grasp its complexities and future directions. The introduction emphasizes the significance of …
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The prevalence of organized cheating in recruitment examinations poses a significant threat to the integrity of the system and undermines the efforts of deserving candidates. The recently passed Anti-Cheating Bill by Parliament signifies a crucial initial stride towards addressing this menace. However, challenges persist, especially in enforcement. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill …
This paper examines the recent electoral bond condition in India. Electoral bonds are basically something very new for Indian political funding. It was introduced in 2017 in India. It was basically introduced to allow individuals and corporate groups to anonymously contribute unlimited amount of money to the political parties. But the critics opinion on this …
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This paper delves into the contentious issue of bringing lawyers under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), examining the potential consequences and after-effects of such a move. The discussion navigates through the intricate legal landscape, exploring the implications for both legal practitioners and consumers. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and a …
Citation- SPL (C) No. 12612 of 2022 Date of Judgment- 29th September, 2022 Author- J. D.Y ChandrachudBench- Justice D.Y Chandrachud, Justice A.S. Bopanna, Justice J.B. Pardiwala INTRODUCTION In India, the history of women has been a history of not being heard, one that has come to solidify into a mark of showing respect. This has …
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In the field of legal landscape, with the proliferation of all the technological innovations, a new facet of virtual reality has emerged giving rise to legal complexities abound. Though a new terrain, it has become a thriving reality of our mundane life impacting sectors from gaming to education and entertainment to health. Eventually, merging both …
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