"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
Introduction The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is a historic legislation that sets the legal provisions for marriage among Hindus in India. This Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament and was a departure from the traditional and customary approaches to marriage that dominated Hindu culture for many generations. It was undertaken during the post-independence process of legal […]
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 […]
🔑 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, […]