Introduction Communalism can be explained as having a very strong attachment to one’s community. That is it is the trail of thought according to which people have a very strong sense of emotion and attachment to their religion, caste, race, etc. Basically, the strong sense of belongingness and extremist views people have towards their communityRead More
INTRODUCTION The number of states in the international community is not exhaustive as it is a fluctuating affair with the disintegration of existing States resulting in the formation of new States or already existing States uniting to form one amalgamated State etc. Thus, arising the need for State recognition. Recognition of a State is aRead More
CASE NUMBER Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 6432 Of 2012 EQUIVALENT CITATIONS (2012) 8 SCC 795, AIR 2012 SC 3316. BENCH P. Sathasivam and Ranjan Gogoi. DECIDED ON September 12, 2012 RELEVANT ACT/ SECTION The Salt Cess Act, 1953. Section 438 in the Indian Penal Code. The Indian Penal Code. The Special Courts Act, 1979.Read More
Introduction The concept of parliamentary privileges was taken from the British Constitution. Article 105 and 194 talk about privileges or advantages to the Member of The Parliament. Such provisions are crucial for the democratic functioning of the country. The main motive of these provisions in the constitution is to uphold the supremacy of The Parliament’sRead More
Introduction Sustainable Development is defined as “to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of Future Generation to meet their own needs”. The concept came into the picture after the International Conference in Stockholm in 1972. It contains three aspects- 1.environment which includes biodiversity, air, land, plants, animals, etc.,2. Economy i.e. incomeRead More
Case Number Appeal (crl.) 240 of 1997 Equivalent Citation 2004 (1) SCR 1155 Bench V. N. KHARE CJ , S.B. SINHA , S.H. KAPADIA Decided On 28/01/2004 Relevant Act/ Section The Indian Penal Code – Section 509 The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (in short 1989 Act) – Section 3(i)(xi) The CodeRead More
Introduction: Considering the history of racial and caste discrimination in the world, the two most prominent names pop in our minds, i.e., United States and India. Unfortunately, India leads ahead of the US in this particular issue. To abolish such discrimination, the government of India, since its independence has been putting efforts through protective discriminationRead More
Introduction Novus actus interveniens is a Latin phrase that, when translated, amounts to ‘new intervening act.’ It is a principle of Tort law. Novus actus interveniens, in relation to a tortious action for negligence, can be defined as any intervening act that can separate or break off the legal connection between a defendant’s conduct andRead More
Introduction Plea bargaining is a pre-trial practice, wherein the accused pleads guilty in exchange for a lesser punishment or even some of the charges being dropped. This is where negotiation takes place between the accused and the prosecutor on initiation made by the accused only. Ever heard of the Salem witch trials? In 1692, inRead More
Introduction Any civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy is referred to as a tort. Torts compensate people and property for injuries caused by someone else’s negligence. Essentially implying, a tort is a civil wrong independent of a contract where the only remedy available is in the form of compensation. A tort isRead More