INTRODUCTION Sovereignty is derived from the Latin word “superanus,” which meaning “extreme” or “superficial.” Although the term “sovereignty” is a contemporary invention, the notion of the term dates back to Aristotle’s time. Aristotle used the phrase “excessive state authority” several times. Sovereignty refers to a territory’s highest authority. Sovereignty involves both internal state hierarchy and…
Our country India has the lengthiest written constitution in the world. In this, the rights of every person are kept in mind. However, the three organs of the State cannot make this country self-reliant until they get the proper support from the citizens as well. So there are certain fundamental duties which are expected from…
GST is not a relatively new idea, the idea of establishing a central unified tax was proposed in 2006 and a finance committee was set up to make a structure for GST which was to be introduced from April 2010, but the bill lapsed. After 2014, the bill was again brought up and passed in…
INTRODUCTION: Punishment. A notion that is inextricably linked to criminal justice. Certain acts are only regarded as “crimes” because of the term “punishment.” The rulers utilized the weapon known as “punishment” against their subjects in order to instill dread in the public’s minds about their rulers’ capabilities and powers. The following are the numerous punishment…
Maintenance as a concept when considered from the point of view of law refers to the kind of financial assistance given to either of the litigating parties on an application made by them and only through an order passed by the court having jurisdiction to do so and upon execution of decree in this regard.…
Religion is a very sensitive and personal aspect of individual’s life and the Constitution of India guarantees the freedom of conscience and religion to people of all denominations. Thus, a person is free to profess any faith or relinquish his faith of birth and convert to another religion. However, in view of the diversity personal…
Montesquieu, a French scholar, propounded the theory of separation of powers. According to this theory, three organs (i.e.) the legislature, the executive and the judiciary should perform their functions independently and no organ should interfere in the work of the other organ. However, the Indian Constitution does not strictly follow this theory. According to the…
The extent of Right of self-defence has not been defined under the Charter. Its scope is very wide. Many member-nations of the UN have over periods of time expressed their desire resort to economic attacks against other States which will impair the sovereignty of the State; however, it was not accepted. In Nicaragua v. United…
Brief Details: Relevant Citation: AIR 2003 SC 3057 Decided on: 30th July, 2003 Court: Supreme Court of India Judge Bench: Honorable Justice R.C. Lahoti, Ashok Bhan and Arun Kumar. Facts of the Case: The Haryana Government passed Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994[1]. The petitioner challenged the constitutionality of this case as it prohibited anyone with…
The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 [1]deals with the legal procedure of adoption of children by Hindus and other legal obligations that need to be followed like maintenance of children, wife etc. This law was derived from the uncodified Hindu Laws Dharamsastra. This act was enacted as part of the Hindu Code Bills. This…
