Supreme Court Friday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and Einstein’s theory of special relativity that expresses the equivalence of mass and energy (E=MC²). The Theory of Evolution, proposed by the English naturalist Darwin,…
The Supreme Court, on September 21, 2023, ruled that High Courts should typically formulate substantial legal questions at the admission stage when exercising their Second Appeal jurisdiction under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. However, if such…
In India, approximately 90% of legislators are male, reflecting women’s disadvantaged social status. Since gaining independence, there have been assurances that democracy would facilitate a more balanced representation of both genders in politics. The introduction of reservations in the 1990s…
Would Luxury Brands Survive Today’s Day and Age in India? The Indian government has proposed to impose a 20% tax on expenditures made abroad under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). If you use your international credit or debit card to…
What is the AJIO Scam? The AJIO scam is a fraudulent scheme in which perpetrators call unsuspecting individuals and claim to be from the AJIO fashion and lifestyle brand. They offer the victims scratch coupons or prize money schemes, and…
Introduction & Background The Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 is an Act of the Parliament of India that provides for the establishment of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE), which is a specialized federal agency responsible for investigating…
Criminal Antecedents of Accused cannot be the Sole Consideration to decline/quash Criminal Proceedings: A Holistic Approach Introduction The legal landscape surrounding quashing criminal proceedings under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has recently changed significantly. The…
Upholding Justice & Compassion: SC’s emphasis on Support Persons for Victims under the POSCO Act Introduction The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, was enacted to safeguard children from sexual abuse and exploitation. In a recent…
Introduction In 2017, the Supreme Court of India gave a verdict and recognized the ‘right to privacy’ as a fundamental right falling within the scope of Article 21 of the Constitution of India. However, no such provisions were there to…
Bill to amend Members’ Appointment in the Election Commission of India: What are the amendments? Introduction & Background The Election Commission of India (ECI) plays a vital role in conducting elections nationwide. It has recently proposed by way of…
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