"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
Introduction In recent times, we have seen a mass rise in the incidents on high seas and the places where the applicability of laws are weak or absent. The area beyond national jurisdiction has become a bone for contention and place of exploitation for many countries. The existing biodiversity is maltreated and resources are arbitrarily […]
The Balaji Raghavan v. Union of India case is a significant judgement by the Supreme Court of India that dealt with the constitutional validity of civilian honours. Specifically, it examined whether national awards like the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri violated the constitutional provisions under Articles 14 and 18 of the Indian Constitution. […]
Case Name: T. Venkata Reddy Etc. vs. State of Andhra Pradesh Citation: [1985] 3 S.C.R. 509; 1985 INSC 71 Court: Supreme Court of India Date of Judgement: 27 March 1985 Bench: Hon’ble Mr Justice E. S. Venkataramiah (with Ranganath Misra, JJ.) Procedural History of T. Venkata Reddy Etc. vs. State of Andhra Pradesh Promulgation of the Ordinance: The Governor of Andhra […]
Introduction The sale or purchase of goods is the most recurring transaction in almost every kind of business. Every now and then, businessmen get involved in the sale & purchase of goods and enter into the contract of sale. These contracts are governed by the Sale of Goods Act,1930. It is important for every individual, […]
Introduction The constitution of Indian is one of the most fascinating documents on this planet. No other country has a constitution as comprehensive as ours and is the largest constitution in the world. But despite being so comprehensive, the reason why this document is so interesting is due to the fact that it is extremely […]
The principle that no person should be tried twice for the same offence is a fundamental tenet of criminal law, rooted in fairness and justice. In Indian criminal jurisprudence, this principle is encapsulated in the doctrines of autrefois acquit and autrefois convict. Though both doctrines serve to protect individuals from repeated trials, they are distinct in their application, […]
On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that the 3-year minimum practice condition for entry into judicial services stands restored. However, this requirement will apply only to future recruitment notifications and not to those already issued by State Governments or High Courts before this judgement. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, while pronouncing the verdict, stated: “The minimum practice requirement […]
The Supreme Court today delivered its verdict on the question of whether the requirement of a minimum of three years of legal practice should be reinstated as a qualifying condition for candidates aspiring to enter the judicial service at the level of Civil Judge (Junior Division). A Bench of Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice […]
The case of Rustom Cavasjee Cooper & Ors. v. Union of India (1970) is a landmark judgement delivered by the Supreme Court of India, dealing with the constitutional validity of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1969. This Act was passed to nationalise fourteen commercial banks in India, and the petitioners, led by Rustom […]
Parliament of India The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body in the country. Modeled largely on the British Westminster system, it operates as a bicameral legislature which includes two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). Along with these two houses, the President of India […]