Keywords: tribunal, gas leak accident, NGT In light of a media report of death of 11 persons (including three minors), the matter was taken on its own by the Tribunal. The State Government has announced a compensation of 2 lakhs to the families of the deceased[1]. On Tuesday, the district Read more
INTRODUCTION: Contempt of court is a kind of crime of being disobedient to or disrespectful towards the court of law and its officers by the form of their behavior that opposes or defies the authority, administration of justice, and dignity of the court. There are mainly two categories that have Read more
Sex work is still considered a taboo subject in India, with many people viewing it as immoral and illegal. However, the fact remains that thousands of women and transgender persons engage in sex work due to various circumstances such as poverty, lack of education, and lack of opportunities. Despite the Read more
The bench comprised of Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Sudhansu Dhulia issued notice on both special leave petition filed by Jyothi Jagtap and Professor Shoma Sen who were accused in the Bhima Koregaon Elgar Parishad case. Jagtap was a member of a cultural group banned by the CPI called Kabir Read more
This Article is written by Prithika Vajpeyi, Intern under Legal Vidhiya Abstract: The power granted under Article 298 to both the Union and State governments to engage in trade, acquire and dispose of property, and enter into contracts has been the subject of much debate and controversy, with several questions Read more
Case Name: R. P. Kapur and Others vs Sardar Pratap Singh Kairon and Others Citations: 1961 AIR 1117, 1961 SCR (2) 143 Court: The Supreme Court of India Bench: Das, S.K. Hidayatullah, M. Gupta, K.C. Das, Shah, J.C. Ayyangar, N. Rajagopala Date of Judgment: 28th October 1960 Parties Involved: Appellant: Read more
Case Name: General Office Commanding v. CBI & Anr. Equivalent Citation: AIR 2012 SC 1890 Date of Judgement: 1 May 2012 Court: Supreme Court of India Case no.: Criminal Appeal no. 257 of 2011 Case Type: Criminal Appeal Appellant: General Officer Commanding Respondents: CBI & Anr. Bench: B.S. Chauhan, Swatanter Read more
INTRODUCTION: – The meaning of the word ‘cognizance’ is to “provide legal notice” or “to became aware of.” It indicates to the point where a Magistrate or a Judge first takes judicial notice of an offense. It is the line where the investigation is completed and the initial trial begins. Read more
INTRODUCTION: The magistrate takes cognizance in the case to make the accused in the court and direct him to be present or brought before the court as the circumference may be through the process of issue. In simple words, it means that the court has the power to ask questions Read more
This Article is Written by Vaishnavi of Barkatullah University, Intern under Legal Vidhiya Introduction: – The fourth largest country in the world and worlds’ greatest economic power, the United States of America is a federal republic of 50 states. It forms a “Coming together Federation” that is the states have Read more