Nani Palkhiwala : The Torchbearer of the Basic Structure
On Saturday, CJI D.Y Chandrachud remarked that the basic structure doctrine is like the north star as It navigates the interpreters of the law. Hon’ble CJI remarked that the basic structure of the constitution is premised on the supremacy of the constitution, the
A Cold War Between The Executive And The Judiciary
What is the scuffle between the two bodies about? Recently, during a parliamentary discussion on the bill on salaries for Supreme Court and High court judges, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijju suggested that there was a growing voice amongst the SC Bar Association
Media Laws and Freedom of Expression and Press: An Assessment in the Context of Bangladesh
Written By – Tanni Ganguly, Pursuing Master of Laws (LLM) from South Asian University Abstract: Freedom of expression is the most important fundamental right for any democratic country. After Bangladesh became independent in 1971, the constitution was constructed 1972. Where the preamble states
Concept of Utilitarianism by Jeremy Bentham
Jeremy Bentham was an English philosopher, economist, social reformer, and legal theorist born in London in 1748. Bentham being an individualist, supported the ‘leissez-faire’ a French term, which, if translated, means “to leave alone”; hence this principle means minimum interference of the state in the
Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul nominated as Executive Chairman of NALSA
Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul nominated as Executive Chairman of NALSA
Delhi High Court Rules Against The Unauthorized Use Of The Photos, Voice Or Name Of The Actor Amitabh Bachchan
ISSUE Actor AmitabhBachchan (plaintiff) was granted ad interim ex parteinjuction in favour of him by the Delhi High Court in the suit filed by the former for the protection of his publicity rights. FACTS Many online fraud websites like the fake Kaun Banega
Winter Internship Programme at National Human Rights Commission (Offline): Apply by 27 Nov
The National Human Rights Commission has expressly been mandated to promote Human Rights literacy and awareness vide Section 12 (h) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. With a view to spread awareness among University students about the need for protection and
Starbucks to get litigation cost of Rs.13 lakhs over Frappuccino trademark infringement from a Jaipur-based cafe
Recently, Delhi High Court ordered a Jaipur-based cafe to pay damages of Rs.2 lakhs along with a whopping litigation cost of Rs.13 lakhs to Starbucks for Frappuccino trademark infringement. Starbucks has a worldwide reputation in the “FRAPPUCCINO” mark and they possess a trademark
In a petition seeking independent process for appointment of Election Commissioner – Centre asked to produce files on appointment of current Election Commissioner.
The constitution bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice K.M. Joseph has asked the Centre to produce the files associated with the appointment of Mr. Arun Goel as the Election Commissioner, as a petition requesting an impartial process for the appointment of
Honor Killings in South Asia
Written By – Tanni Ganguly, Pursuing Master of Laws (LLM) from South Asian University Abstract: This paper analyses the factors that lead to honor killings as a form of human rights violation and the contexts in which they occur. It also makes several
