Writs in short

A writ is a written command or formal order issued by a court of law directing the person or authority to whom it has been addressed, to do or abstain from doing certain act mentioned therein. In common law, primarily there are three types or forms of writ, there have been many other forms which…

Mercy Petition

One of the alternative reliefs for the accused convicted in any case for the review or relaxation in the sentence/penalty apart from those provided in the various enactments such as appeal probation etc is the power to seek pardon that is entrusted with the President and Governors through the Constitution of India. The power aforementioned…

Role of PIL in Environment Protection

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) means litigation filed in a court of law for the protection of “Public Interest”, such as• ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION,• TERRORISM,• ROAD SAFETY,• MAINTENANCE OF HERITAGE AND CULTURE,• FOOD ADULTERATION,• ATROCITIES ON WOMEN• DISTURBANCE OF ECOLOGICAL BALANCE,• CONSTRUCTIONAL HAZARDS etc.So, any matter where the interest of public at large is affected can be…