Constitution: Meaning and Features

Meaning A Constitution means a document having a special legal sanctity which sets out the framework and principal functions of organs of government of a State and declares the principles governing the operation of those organs. Constitution means a written organic instrument, under which government powers are conferred and circumscribed (Schwartz). The Constitution is the … Read more

Important Constitutional Amendments

First Amendment (1st) (1950): Introduced the 9th Schedule to give legislation-furthering land reform, immunity from judicial review. Seventh Amendment (7th) (1956): Reorganization of States on a linguistic basis. Twenty-sixth (26th)  Amendment (1971): Abolished Privy Purses and privileges of the former rulers of Indian States. Thirty-ninth (39th) Amendment (1975): Introduced changes in the method of deciding … Read more

Important Statues

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 : It is an Act to enable certain special powers to be conferred upon members of the armed forces in disturbed areas in the State of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. The Apprentices Act, 1961: This Act was enacted to provide for the regulation … Read more

Fake ‘Kajaria Tile’ dealership case: Delhi High Court grants interim relief in trademark and copyright infringement case

The Delhi High Court granted a temporary injunction under Order 39 of the CPC after finding a prima facie case in favour of Kajaria Ceramics. It precludes the defendant from infringing on the tile manufacturer’s registered trademark, copyright, domain name, and other intellectual property rights. Justice Amit Bansal, who granted interim relief, stated, “Respondent No. … Read more

Draft of an Application for Plea Bargaining

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IN THE HON’BLE COURT OF SH……………………………………………………… LD. M.M, DWARKA COURTS, NEW DELHI IN THE MATTER OF: STATE                                  Versus                                    AB …………. (Accused)                                  … Read more

What is Gift?

Definition of “gift” is given in section 122 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.A gift is a transfer of certain existing movable or immovable property made voluntarily and without consideration, by one person called donor, to another called the donee, and accepted by or on behalf of the donee. Such acceptance maybe made during … Read more

Draft of an Application for Restoration of an Appeal under Order 9 Rule 7 with Section 151 of C.P.C.

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IN THE COURT OF SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE Suit No…………. Misc. C. Appl. No…………….. AB                                                                                                                ………………. Plaintiff Versus CD                                                                                             … Read more

Malicious Prosecution

In order to check false accusations of innocent persons, the tort of malicious prosecution came to be recognised. Malicious prosecution means institution of criminal or bankruptcy proceedings against another, or liquidation proceedings against a company, or to procure the arrest and imprisonment of another by means of judicial process civil or criminal, or to cause … Read more

Petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to declare the delivery or promise of free goods as a bribe during elections

In the Supreme Court, a petition has been filed to de-recognize political parties that provide or promise to distribute free gifts to entice voters ahead of elections. Political parties giving or sending monetary gifts to voters before elections, according to the petitioner, has an influence on free and fair elections. The Election Commission and the … Read more