"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
The Doctrine of Blending is a significant principle in Hindu Law concerning joint family property and coparcenary rights. It deals with the voluntary act of a coparcener or member of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) who merges his separate or self-acquired property with the joint family property, thereby giving up his exclusive rights. Hindu joint […]
The case Municipal Council, Ratlam v. Shri Vardhichand & Ors. (1980 AIR 1622, 1980 SCR (1) 97) is a landmark judgment in Indian environmental law. It played a crucial role in shaping the judiciary’s approach towards public nuisance and environmental pollution and clarified the duties of municipalities under law. The petition arose from the inaction […]
Divorce is the legal end of the marriage. The thoughts and beliefs toward the marriage system keep changing with time. The divorce laws in India are also modified as per the needs of the time. It is, therefore, necessary to understand the new divorce rules in India. In the earlier days of India, there used […]
Marriage Laws in India. Indian marriages are more than just a union of two people; it’s an age-old practice, inseparable from culture and laws. Considering its large population, several types of marriages are present in the country with each type of marriage having different jurisdictions across the Indian society. Starting from the Hindu Marriage Act to […]
🔑 Key Points of Tort Law 1. Definition of Tort A tort is a civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy in the form of damages (compensation). It occurs when someone’s action or omission causes harm or injury to another person’s body, property, reputation, or legal rights. Tort law comes from common law […]
Case Name: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala & Anr.Citation: AIR 1973 SC 1461Date of Judgment: April 24, 1973Bench: 13 Judges (largest ever in Indian history)Verdict: 7:6 Majority 🕰️ Background: During the case, Parliament passed the 24th, 25th, and 29th Amendments—giving itself more power to amend the Constitution and protect land reforms. Petitioner: Swami Kesavananda […]
🧑⚖️ Case Name: I.C. Golaknath & Ors. vs State of Punjab & Anrs.Citation: AIR 1967 SC 1643Date of Judgment: February 27, 1967Bench: 11 Judges of the Supreme CourtMajority: 6:5 verdict 🧑🏫 Background: The real issue was whether Parliament can amend Fundamental Rights. ⚖️ Legal Issues: 📜 Arguments by Golaknath (Petitioners): 📜 Arguments by the State […]
Case Name Isha Tyagi Vs. State of U.P. Equivalent Citation 2014(107) ALR 61 Date of Judgement 26th August 2014 Court In the High Court of Allahabad Case Number Civil Misc. Writ Petition No. 41279 of 2014 Case Type Civil Misc. Writ Petition Petitioner(s) Isha Tyagi Respondent(s) State of U.P. and 3 others. Bench (Division) D.Y. Chandrachud, […]
Q: Discuss the validity of the marriage between a 15-year-old girl and a 65-year-old man. Under Indian law, the validity of a marriage is governed primarily by the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 (PCMA), the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (if the parties are Hindu), and other personal laws applicable to different religions. 1. Minimum […]