- The Supreme Court reiterated that both FRs and DPSPs are essential features of the Constitution and emphasized that neither should be undermined by amendments that disturb their balance. The ...

Indian federalism, as established by the Constitution of India, is characterized by a unique blend of federal and unitary features. This structure reflects the historical, social, and political ...

The foundation for ADR in India is laid out in Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), 1908. This section empowers courts to refer disputes to alternative methods of resolution when it appears ...

Bobby Art International v. Om Pal Singh Hoon and Others, Civil Appeal No. 7522 of 1996, Supreme Court of India, decided on May 1, 1996.

To understand the relationship between defamation and freedom of speech in the Indian legal context, particularly under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), it is essential to explore the ...

Under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), an individual can only be held guilty of defamation if they had the intention to cause damage or defame another person. The key elements that ...

- The Supreme Court applied the Hicklin Test to determine whether Lady Chatterley’s Lover was obscene under Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court ruled that the book's content could ...

In the landmark case K. A. Abbas v. Union of India, decided on September 24, 1970, the Supreme Court of India addressed significant issues surrounding freedom of speech and expression in relation to ...

Blasphemy, in the context of Indian law, refers to acts that insult or show contempt for religious beliefs, deities, or symbols. It is primarily addressed under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code ...

The Mediation Act, 2023 is a significant legislative framework in India designed to promote and regulate mediation as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism. Here are the key features and ...

An Act further to amend the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventieth Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 1. Short title and ...

Capital punishment, also called the death penalty, is the execution of an offender sentenced to death after conviction by a court of law of a criminal offence. It is the highest penalty awardable to ...