Preventive detention

Preventive Detention

Introduction- Preventive detention means detaining an individual in such a manner that, in order to deter the individual from speaking of a possible crime or, in other terms, preventive detention, it is a measure taken by the government on the basis of the assumption that the person concerned may do some wrong action which is […]

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Homosexuality

SECTION 377: Unconstitutional?

On 6 September 2018, the Supreme Court of India passed a major verdict on Homosexuality i.e. decriminalising homosexuality. Our honourable chief justice of India Deepak Misra said Section 377 discriminates against individuals based on their Sexual orientation and gender identity violating Article-14 & 15 of the Constitution further he said that it was also violating […]

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Citizenship Amendment Act

Citizenship Amendment Act 2019: Judicial validity

What is the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019? The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 is an act that was passed in the parliament on December 11, 2019. It amends the Citizenship Act of 1955 and thus allows Indian citizenship for people belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Parsi and Christian community, who fled from neighbouring Muslim […]

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RIGHT TO DIE: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT?

RIGHT TO DIE: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT?

Introduction The basic idea of this article is to throw some light upon the fact whether an individual is adept to end his/her own life or to experience willful killing. Also, to imply that whether a person with a fatal illness or disease should be allowed to end his/her own life or to opt for […]

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RIGHT TO EQUALITY

RIGHT TO EQUALITY: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT

Introduction- Democracy can only flourish in that place where there is equality and no discrimination. India was a place where inequality based on religion, caste, sex or position in the society was followed in the form of untouchability, race-discrimination, casteism etc. A very long battle had been fought our famous independence leaders to bring equality […]

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commutation

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION, AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES

INTRODUCTION-  The concept of pardon is coming hand in hand with the concept of punishment from centuries in India which is as-usual in progress with the current governance system, its inspiration gets derived from the monarchs, kings, and rulers who were there to control their subjects through punishments and pardons,[1]so as we are a sovereign […]

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Top Indian Law Blogs

Lawyers Gyan is in Top Indian Law Blogs List

We are very excited to share the news with you people that we are now in the Top Indian Law Blogs List by Feedspot. We are working on bringing you the latest updates from the legal fraternity, we are a bit slow these days but we promise we will be coming back with a bang […]

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Constitution (103rd Amendment), Act 2019

The Constitution (103rd Amendment), Act 2019

On January 9, 2019, the Government of India enacted the Constitution (one hundred and third Amendment) Act, to provide an extra 10% reservation cap to the economically weaker section (EWS) of the society in matters related to public employment and admissions in educational institutions. The bill received the presidential assent on 12 January 2019 making […]

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Minerva Mills Case

Minerva Mills Case (Case Summary)

Title : Minerva Mills v Union Of India Equivalent Citations : 1980 AIR 1789, 1981 SCR (1) 206 Bench : Y.V.Chandrachud( Cj), P.N. Bhagwati, A.C Gupta, N.L. Untwalia, P.S. Kailsam Petitioner : Minerva Mills Ltd. & Ors. Respondent : Union Of India & Ors. Date of judgement : 31 July 1980 Facts of the case […]

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Golaknath

I.C. GOLAKNATH AND OTHERS VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER (CASE SUMMARY)

INTRODUCTION – I.C. Golaknath vs the State of Punjab dealt with the power of Parliament to amend the Fundamental Rights provided under Part III of our Constitution. BACKGROUND – In 1953, the Punjab State Government enacted the Punjab Security of Land Tenure Act, 1953. Through the 17th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1964, the said act was […]

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Writs

Writs under the Indian Constitution

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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BERUBARI UNION CASE

THE BERUBARI UNION CASE (CASE SUMMARY)

INTRODUCTION – Re BERUBARI UNION CASE is related to the exchange of territories between India and Pakistan as per the Nehru-Noon Agreement of 1958. BACKGROUND – According to the Indian Independence Act, 1947, the boundaries of India and Pakistan were to be assessed by the ‘award’ of a boundary commission chosen by the Governor-General. The […]

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