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Supreme Court Reinforces Arnesh Kumar Guidelines: New Directives for Police on Arrest Procedures
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has issued strong directives to police departments across the country, reinforcing the need to strictly adhere to established arrest guideli
Second FIRs for Different Offences Under Different Acts: The Applicability of T.T. Antony Judgment:
Introduction The T.T. Antony v. State of Kerala judgment established the fundamental principle that a second FIR regarding the same incident is generally impermissible. However, ju
Supreme Court Interventions in the Hijab Issue: Legal Analysis
Introduction The hijab controversy in India has seen significant judicial intervention, culminating in landmark Supreme Court proceedings that address the fundamental tension betwe
Retrospective and Retroactive Legislation: Historical Foundations, Constitutional Challenges, and Judicial Trends
I. Historical Foundations of Retrospective and Retroactive Law making 1.1 Origins in Roman Law and Early Common Law The conceptual distinction between retrospective and retroactive
The Doctrine of Retrospective Applicability of Statutes in India: A Comprehensive Analysis
Introduction The retrospective applicability of statutes, notifications, and resolutions in India is a complex and frequently litigated area of law. It concerns the extent to which
Judicial Review in India: Doctrine, Applicability, and Incidents Involving Presidential/Gubernatorial Actions
I. Introduction Judicial review in India is a cornerstone of constitutional democracy, empowering the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments, executiv
Legal Implications of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act
Introduction The cornerstone of the legislative framework of citizenship is the Citizenship Act of 1955. It was enacted in the initial years after India gained independence and des
Accessibility and Challenges in Providing Free Legal Aid in India
Introduction Legal aid denotes the foundation of an equitable judicial system which is thereby shown as ensuring that no citizen is held out of reach of justice due to economic or
Impact and Implementation of Jan Yojana Abhiyan on Governance
Introduction The “Jan Yojana Abhiyan” represents a massive initiative in India aimed at improving governance through direct engagement with the residents. This initiati
The Role of Law in Regulating Media and Protecting Press Freedom in India
Introduction The media, often referred to as the fourth pillar of democracy, plays a critical role in shaping public opinion, fostering accountability, and upholding the democrat
