Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To The Applicant Accused Under Sections 302 & 201 IPC

Amit Agarwal A single Judge Bench of Justice Mohd. Faiz Alam Khan has granted bail to one Karan on the ground of parity. The applicant is accused under sections 201 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code (‘IPC’).  Background of Read more

Establishing Educational Institutions Is A Fundamental Right Under Article 19(1)(g), Cannot Be Restricted By Executive Order: Supreme Court

Roshni Nathwani A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and PS Narasimha said that while the public interest may necessitate restrictions to prevent institutions from mushrooming, the law must strictly implement them.  The Pharmacy Council of India’s (PCI) decision to impose Read more

Analysis Of Rule 9 Of The Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964

Aaratrika Bal The recent controversy surrounding a Telangana-based IAS officer’s sharp tweets expressing discontent against the government on the Bilkis Bano case, has rekindled questions and debates surrounding the boundaries of the Rule 9 of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Read more

UN Recognises The Right To Environment As A Human Right: An Analysis

Naveen Talawar “There will be no human rights when the world we live in is scorched, sunken and toxic.” Chiara Liguori, Researcher and Advisor on Climate Justice Introduction  Everything that supports life, including water, air, and soil, is part of Read more

Section 311 Empowers The Trial Court To Summon Witnesses In Order To Arrive At A Just Decision: Supreme Court Observes

Aaratrika Bal While we have Section 301 of the CrPC that imposes limitations on the right of the private person to participate in criminal proceedings, the Supreme Court decided that Section 311 can be invoked if it is necessary in Read more

Abuse Of Dominant Position Under Competition Law In The Light Of Showtyme v. BookmyShow Controversy

Naveen Talawar Introduction  In India, it is well established that dominance itself is not a cause for concern, but the abuse of such dominance is. The Competition Act (2002) of the country expressly prohibits the abuse of dominance in a Read more

High Court Of Chhattisgarh To Determine Whether Junior Advocates Should Be Given Monetary Support

Varenya Vaish Sana Memom and Ors. v State of Chattisgarh and Ors. The Honourable High court of Chhattisgarh, on the basis of a Public Interest Litigation, for creating a set of fixed rules with regards to granting the Junior advocates Read more

Lack Of A Cognizable Offence Nullifies The Exercise Of Powers Under Section 156 CrPC: Allahabad High Court Observes

Varenya Vaish Khurshidurehman S. Rehman v. State Of U.P. And Another The Allahabad High Court precisely stated that based on numerous precedents, a direction for investigation, using the powers vested in section 156 CrPC can only be given if a Read more

Supreme Court Exercises Power Under Section 3 Of Probation Of Offenders Act, Releases Appellant After Due Admonition

Varenya Vaish The Supreme Court has very precisely put forth the fact that instead of carrying out the sentence given as a punishment, it is possible for an appellant to be released post admonition considering the facts of the case Read more