In this article, we will discuss the writ jurisdiction of the high courts before the commencement of the constitution. A writ is a quick remedy against injustice, a device for protection of the rights of citizens against any encroachment by the governmental authority. In Britain, writs were the King’s or Queen’s prerogative writs and were … Read more
or High Courts in India: Second half of the 19th Century Abolition of dual judicial system The company’s government in British India was replaced by the direct rule of the Crown in 1858. Now, the efforts were made to abolish the dual system of courts which was defective in many respects. The respective jurisdiction of … Read more
The East India Company became a dominant political power in India, by the end of the 18th century. While the Company’s income was decreasing, its servants were becoming wealthier day-by-day. The British Parliament, thus, passed a Regulating Act which went a long way in subjecting Company’s servants to the control of British Parliament. The Act … Read more
In this article, will discuss the administration of justice in British India. The process of development of legal institutions in India started in the year 1600 with the formation of East India Company in Britain, to trade with India. Charter of 1661 The Charter of 1661 which conferred broad powers on the Company to administer … Read more
Weekly Legal Updates main objective is to update the legal knowledge of law students, lawyers, academicians and other professionals. If we do not update our legal knowledge regularly, our knowledge become redundant. Supreme Court to lay down guidelines for courts on summoning govt officers The Supreme Court Monday agreed to lay down modalities on the … Read more
Weekly Legal Updates main objective is to update the legal knowledge of law students, lawyers, academicians and other professionals. If we do not update our legal knowledge regularly, our knowledge become redundant. ‘Mischievous’: Supreme Court flags viral social media post falsely quoting CJI Chandrachud The Supreme Court on Monday flagged a viral social media post … Read more
Weekly Legal Updates main objective is to update the legal knowledge of law students, lawyers, academicians and other professionals. If we do not update our legal knowledge regularly, our knowledge become redundant. Supreme Court refuses to stop Bihar caste survey The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stop the Bihar government’s ongoing caste survey and … Read more
Weekly Legal Updates main objective is to update the legal knowledge of law students, lawyers, academicians and other professionals. If we do not update our legal knowledge regularly, our knowledge become redundant. In Contempt Cases, Don’t Let Emotions Affect Judgment: Supreme Court Courts must not be hypersensitive or swung by emotions while exercising contempt jurisdiction, … Read more
Weekly Legal Updates main objective is to update the legal knowledge of law students, lawyers, academicians and other professionals. If we do not update our legal knowledge regularly, our knowledge become redundant. Israel Parliament passes law that curbs powers of Supreme Court despite protests Amid widespread protests, Israeli MPs on Monday successfully passed a highly … Read more
The tribal communities are not above the State law. But for all practical purposes they are governed by complex regimes customary law, administered by community dispute institution. Each tribal group has its own type of legal system. While some tribes have ad hoc or temporary dispute institutions, others have permanent institutions. The Apa Tanis tribes … Read more