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Manjula Chellur appointed as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court

Justice Manjula Chellur has been selected as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Currently, she is the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court. She will...

August 15, 2016

LG is the administrative head of National Capital Territory: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi continues to be a Union Territory (UT) under the administrative control of the Lt...

August 5, 2016

Supreme Court of India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science Study Notes

The Supreme Court of India stands as the highest judicial authority in the country. Established on January 28, 1950, it serves as the final court of appeal under...

July 6, 2016

India's first Commercial Court and Commercial Disputes Resolution Centre inaugurated in Chattisgarh

India’s first Commercial Court and Commercial Disputes Resolution Centre was inaugurated at Raipur, capital of Chhattisgarh. It was inaugurated by State Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh along with...

July 4, 2016

High Court in India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science

The High Court is a very important institution within the Indian judiciary system. It serves as the highest court of a state, ensuring justice and upholding the Constitution....

May 24, 2016

SC upholds constitutional validity of penal laws on defamation

The Supreme Court has upheld constitutional validity of penal laws on defamation as the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to reputation. Ruling in this...

May 13, 2016

President's decision is subject to judicial review: Uttarakhand HC

The Uttarakhand High Court has observed that the legitimacy of President’s decision to suspend the state assembly under President’s rule is subject to judicial review. Observation in this...

April 20, 2016

Powers of President of India: Executive, Legislative, Judiciary, Military and Ordinance Making

President of India is the head of the government and supreme commander of armed forces. His powers can be classified into several heads such as executive powers, legislative...

February 24, 2016

Judicial Activism in India [UGC-NTA NET Political Science Notes]

Judicial activism in India is phenomenon that shapes the relationship between the judiciary and other branches of government. It involves the judiciary taking an active role in interpreting...

December 11, 2015

Married daughters eligible for appointment on compassionate grounds: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court in its judgment has made married daughters of deceased government employees eligible for appointments on compassionate grounds in government jobs. Ruling in this regard was...

December 5, 2015

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