THE LAW OF EXTRADITION Extradition laws in crux can be explained as laws governing the action of surrender of an alleged or convicted criminal by one state to another. It may be defined as a law as the process by which Read More …
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Why political parties do not fall under the ambit of RTI?
A PIL was filed by an NGO named, Association for Democratic Reforms, seeking direction of the court in order to make political parties amenable to the RTI Act. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner, argued that since national parties Read More …
Vyapam Scam: A Serial Killer
Vyapam scam has taken toll on the lives of more than 40 people since 2013. The scam relates to rigging and manipulation in the selection procedure for government posts conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board. It involves Madhya Read More …
The Case of Bhatia International and Its Overruling
A five Judge Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court gave a remarkable judgment in 2012 in the case of Bharat Aluminium v Kaiser Aluminium Technical Services [Civil Appeal No. 7019 of 2005]. It was held by the Hon’ble Court that Read More …
The Law of Extradition
Extradition is the procedure wherein one country transfers either a suspected or convicted criminal to another country. The process of extradition is usually governed by treaties between the countries. In the process of extradition, a sovereign (the requesting state) makes Read More …
Excessive subsidies in House canteen unjustified
The recent debate in the Parliament over the huge subsidy being given to the Parliament canteens serving MPs has again raised a fundamental question which has been until now left unattended: Is extravagant expenditure on food in the form of Read More …
Case Brief: Sajjan Sharma v. State of Bihar
FACTS: In his statement before the police officer, Mukesh Kumar stated that he along with his uncles, Narain Kunwar and Bauku Kunwar had gone to the corn fields carrying a licensed .315 rifle and some rounds. Meanwhile, Gunanand Sharma came Read More …
Case Brief: Mangesh v. State of Maharashtra
FACTS: The appellant’s sister, Sandhya had a love affair with Prashant (deceased) which continued for 2-3 years. The appellant was fully aware of the said affair and expressed his displeasure, having had altercations with Prashant (deceased) several times. On 30.4.2003, Read More …
Stepsons must support childless stepmother
Chhattisgarh high court has upheld that a childless stepmother is entitled to maintenance from her stepsons. A single bench of Justice Sanjay K Agrawal on Wednesday dismissed a criminal revision petition filed by Deenbandhu and Kanwar Lal, questioning the order Read More …
Courts Should Impose Punishment Befitting Crime: Supreme Court
Befitting punishment should be awarded by courts to the guilty so that “public abhorrence” of the offence committed is reflected, the Supreme Court has said. “The question of awarding sentence is a matter of discretion to be exercised on consideration Read More …