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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...
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....
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...
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...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...
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...
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...
Justice T.S.Thakur appointed as 43rd Chief Justice of India
President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Justice T.S. Thakur as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) as per provisions of Article 124 of Constitution. T.S. Thakur will be 43rd...Right to Privacy as Fundamental Right
Right to privacy was earlier recognized as “implicit” in the right to life and liberty – guaranteed by Article 21 of the constitution. However, implicit rights have been...
9 November: National Legal Services Day
Every year 9th November is celebrated as the National Legal Services Day (NLSD) in India to spread awareness for ensuring reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens....
Problem of Pending Court Cases in India
Indian judicial system is reeling under a back-breaking load of 3 Crore pending cases in various levels of the courts across the country. Urgent steps need to be...
