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Writs

Writs under the Indian Constitution

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What is Writ?  Writs are a formal order from the Supreme Court or High Court ordering Indian Citizens substantive redress against breaches of their fundamental rights. Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deals with constitutional remedies which an Indian citizen can pursue from the Supreme Court and the High Court against a violation of his […]

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Court imposes cost of Rs 5 lakh

BREAKING- Supreme Court imposes cost of Rs 5 lakh on petitioner seeking ban on sale of soft drinks

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The Supreme Court today lashed out at the heavily on a social worker who had moved Supreme Court with a PIL seeking a ban on the sale cold drinks like Coca Cola , Thumbs Up, among others (Umedsinh P Chavda v. Union of India and ors.). The court imposes cost of Rs 5 lakh on the petitioner. The Bench of Honorable Justices DY Chandrachud, […]

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PIL

What is a PIL – What every citizen needs to know

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An individual or a group of individuals can file a PIL directly in the Supreme Court of India if they feel that the government has undermined their interests. When such a situation arises, the Supreme Court upholds public good. A PIL is available to the people for securing public good. There is no statutory definition […]

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