Capital Punishment

Capital Punishment Ethics

I support the death penalty because I believe , if administered swiftly and justly , capital punishment is a deterrent against future violence and will save other innocent lives -George W. Bush Introduction Capital Punishment is a government officially approved practice where a person is being given the death penalty by the state government as […]

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Vishaka Guidelines Case

Vishaka Guidelines Case: Vishaka v State Of Rajasthan 1997 (Case Summary)

Title: Vishaka & Ors v State Of Rajasthan Equivalent Citations: (1997) 6 SCC 241 Petitioner: Vishaka & Ors Respondent: State of Rajasthan Bench: J. S. Verma (C. J), Sujata V. Manohar & B. N. Kirpal Date of Judgement: 13/08/1997 Facts of the Case Bhanwari Devi was a social worker/activist in women development project (WDP), a […]

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Position of Women under Different Personal Laws

Position of Women under Different Personal Laws

“No country can ever  truly flourish if it stifles the potential of I women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens”[1]  Introduction The Constitution of India provides equal rights to women and men but there are still some Personal laws under which the position of women is different. The major areas […]

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Juvenile Court and Juvenile Justice

Juvenile Court and Juvenile Justice: Similarities and Difference

Juvenile justice Juvenile justice is the area of criminal law applicable to persons not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. In most states, the age for criminal culpability is set at 18 years. A system of laws, general lines, and procedures put forward to keep control of the processing and process of […]

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Guardianship under Hindu and Muslim law

The Concept of Guardianship under Hindu and Muslim law

“The paramount concern of this statute is the welfare of the child and not the rights of parents”[1] Introduction to Guardianship under Hindu and Muslim law- In this article, we will discuss about the concept of guardianship under Hindu and Muslim Law. The general rules for the concept of guardians are enshrined in the Guardians […]

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Inherent Powers of the Court- CPC & CrPC

INHERENT POWERS OF THE COURT

INTRODUCTION The Inherent Powers of the Court are in addition to the powers specifically conferred on the Court by the code. The sense of ‘inherent’ is a permanent, absolute, inseparable, necessary or characteristic feature that resides in something. Inherent Power of the Courts is those powers that the court can apply to execute full and […]

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The principles of police interrogation and human rights

The principles of police interrogation and human rights

Process of Police Interrogation There are “Law & Order” chemicals users every-where who have in mind that they could get a perp. to make a statement about oneself. A little glaring, some getting in Guy’s face, a surprising bit of knowledge that his Fingerprints, are all over the put to death fighting instrument and voila! […]

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PREAMBLE IN THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

PREAMBLE IN THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

MEANING – Chamber 20th Century Dictionary, ‘Preamble means a preface, introduction, especially that of an act of Parliament, giving its reasons and purposes.’ Black’s Law Dictionary, ‘Preamble means a clause at the beginning of a Constitution or a statute explanatory of the reasons for its enactment and objectives sought to be accomplished. CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY’S VIEWS […]

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Human Rights Law Network

JOB- Law Officers at Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) – Apply Now

About The Human Rights Law Network is a collective of Indian lawyers and social activists who provide legal support to the vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of society. Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) is looking for lawyers to join their team. Name of the Post Law Officers Location Anywhere in India Human Rights Law Network is […]

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Janalakshmi Financial Services Limited

JOB- Zonal Legal Manager at Janalakshmi Financial Services Limited

About- Janalakshmi Financial Services Limited has its roots in an incubated initiative called Sanghamitra Urban Programme (SUP), housed in an outstanding microfinance institution called Sanghamitra Rural Financial Services (SRFS), set up by one of India’s most respected rural NGOs called Myrada (Mysore Resettlement and Development Agency). Educational Qualifications Degree in Law and Master Degree is […]

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Sale as execution & sale of movable property

Sale as execution & sale of movable property

Sale as a mode of execution The word “Execution” isn’t defined in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (hereinafter referred to as CPC. Execution can be comprehended as “a legal act by which a public officer is enabled to hold decisions or requests into impact.”  In other words, it means the carrying into effect the […]

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Can we make a compromise in a suit?

Can we make a compromise in a suit?

Meaning of Compromise The word “compromise” means the settlement of a dispute by mutual consent of both the parties i.e. plaintiff and defendant. A compromise reached by the parties puts an end to their litigation battle. In simple terms, it is upon the discretion of the parties to compromise, adjust, or settle their dispute by […]

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