15. The first contention, therefore, has no merit. 21. All contentions on merit, therefore, fail. Constitution to relieve him of the necessity to serve his prison term.

(j) Grievance of the Petitioner-widow is that the payment of retirement benefits and pension of S.M. Pillay being paid belatedly/delayed by the Respondent No.2, the Petitioner is entitled to interest ...

The Supreme Court of India’s judgment in Om Prakash @ Israel @ Raju @ Raju Das v. Union of India and Another (Criminal Appeal No. 4229 of 2024, decided on 8 January 2025) marks a significant ...

Thus, the liability of the tractor/its insurer extended to the accident caused by the tractor resulting in the death of the deceased, through the trailer. This being the position in the present case, ...

On a conspectus of the aforementioned authorities, it is evident that a clause for the forfeiture of earnest money is not penal in the ordinary sense, rendering Section 74 of the 1872 Act, ...

The Fundamental Rights in India are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution, covering Articles 12 to 35. These rights are considered essential for the development of every individual and for ...

Article 37: It states that the Directive Principles are non-justiciable. Nevertheless, Article 37 itself says that these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the ...

Judicial activism has expanded the scope of judicial review to include social and economic justice, making the Constitution a living document responsive to societal needs. · Golaknath & Ors vs State ...

The judiciary in India plays a crucial role in shaping the legal landscape by creatively interpreting laws and relying on judicial precedents. This dynamic process ensures that the Constitution ...

Committees like the Malimath and Madhav Menon Committees have recommended statutory frameworks for sentencing. Adoption of alternative sanctions and a victim-centric approach are suggested to improve ...

Maharashtra’s law keeps an eye on repeat offenders, can restrict their movement, send them for reform, and gives extra punishment if they break rules or are caught acting suspiciously.

Judicial activism is evident in landmark judgments such as the expansion of Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) to include the "due process of law," not just "procedure established by law, ...