Minors are those individuals who have not attained legal adulthood (18 years). Once you turn 18, then you must take up whole rights and responsibilities of an adult except some that are reserved until you turn 21. Minors are at the benefit of law as they are presumed to be innocent. It is considered that…
View detailsThe Supreme Court and the High Courts have various powers which they exercise to provide justice to the citizens of India. One of the most important powers which is available to them is the power to issue writs. The Supreme Court and the High Courts can issue writs under Article 32 and 226 of the…
View detailsBrief Details: Relevant Citation: 1971 AIR 1331 Decided on: 16th March, 1971 Court: Supreme Court of India Judge Bench: Honorable Justice S.M. Sikri, J.M. Shelat, C.A. Vaidialingam, A.N. Grover, A.N. Ray Facts of the Case: The petitioner was a rate payer working in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Mr. Tribhuvan Narain Singh (the respondent) was appointed Chief…
View detailsThe history of malicious prosecution may be traced back to Edwards I’s reign, when the writ of conspiracy was in use. The writ of maintenance superseded it in the 16th century, and it fell into disuse. An action on the case, which first emerged during Elizabeth I’s reign and became known as action for Malicious…
View detailsHealth care is an important aspect for any country’s development. A good health care system can help the progress of a country in many ways. Health is wealth is a common proverb, which is true because if the citizens are healthy, they will be able to contribute more towards the nation. Health care is defined as, the…
View detailsAs mentioned, Dalits in India face some of the harshest discrimination and oppression. The atrociousness of acts committed against them are not of a low intensity and are not to be ignored. Over and over it is seen in the news an incident where there has been some mistreatment that is directed against a Dalit.…
View detailsA live- in relationships means that couples who are in love with each other opt to stay together without getting married to each other. This phenomenon is common in the Western countries like America and Europe but it is gaining considerable visibility in India. We all are aware of the fact that however much progressive…
View detailsWith advancement in technology and digitalization of every aspect of our life the world has become a smaller place. Transactions and dealings between two entities have become paperless and digitized, the consequence of such developments is faced by law makers. Legal recognition of such electronic material and evidence has become a necessity, and because of…
View detailsSedition is an offence which is against the government of India. According to Indian penal code sedition is defined as“Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards the Government shall…
View detailsThe Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 is an anti-corruption Act which provides for the establishment of the institution of Lokpal which would inquire into allegations against public functionaries and matters connecting them. The Act provides for an investigation into complaints of maladministration. The office of the Lokpal is an equivalent to that of an Ombudsman.…
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