In Kilhoto Hollohon case, it was observed that “Democracy is a part of basic structure of Our Constitution. Thus, rule of law being one of the basic features...
According to Jennings, Equality before the law means that among equals the law should be equal and should be equally administered, that like should be treated alike. The...
There could be only one norm for confirmation or promotion of persons belonging to the same cadre in service. No junior shall be confirmed or promoted without considering...
Two concepts are involved in Article 14, viz., ‘equality before law’ and ‘equal protection of laws’. The first is a negative concept which ensures that there is no...
‘Law in force’ includes prior laws passed or made by the legislature or other competent authority in the territory of India before the commencement of the Constitution and...
Law is a system of rules and principles established by a governing authority to regulate human conduct, maintain order, ensure justice, and promote social welfare. It serves as...
The doctrine of eclipse means that an existing law inconsistent with a Fundamental Right, though becomes inoperative from the date of the commencement of the Constitution, is not...
The Indian Constitution guarantees essential human rights in the form of Fundamental Rights under Part III. It protects substantive as well as procedural rights. The Fundamental Rights in...
The right to speech also implies the right to silence. It implies freedom, not to listen, and not to be forced to listen. The right comprehends the freedom...
In a catena of cases, the Supreme Court has exposed the cruelty of the system of Prison Administration in India, and sought to humanize it. Time and again,...
In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India the Supreme Court liberally interpreted the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. It held that under Article 21,...
