Supreme Court’s Verdict on Electoral Bond Scheme – On 15 February 2024, a five-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud unanimously struck down the Union’s 2018 Electoral Bonds (EB) Scheme. (Association for Democratic Reforms and another Versus Union of India and others) What is Electoral Bond Scheme ? On 2 January 2018, the…
The term “Law” derives from “an old Teutonic root ‘lag,’ which meaning something that rests fixed or evenly.” Law governs life, and without it, there is chaos and confusion. The term law refers to that which is consistent. There are two sorts of laws: physical and human. Physical laws are those that govern the natural…
Meaning of Trespass to land in tort – Any interference with the possession of land without lawful justification will constitute a tort of trespass to land. Definition : Trespass to land is the unjustifiable interference with the possession of land. (Winfield) Essentials of Trespass to Land There are mainly two essentials of Trespass to Land….
Supreme Court at Calcutta Under the Charter of 1774, On March 26, 1774, the Charter was granted for the establishment of the Supreme Court in Calcutta by King George III.The Supreme Court was established on 22nd October, 1774, and It started functioning in January, 1775. This is the first attempt to create a separate and…
Consumer Protection Councils (CPCs) are bodies or government entities formed to protect the rights and interests of consumers in a a nation. These councils are made to make sure businesses and service providers deal with customers in an ethical, responsible, and fair manner. Promoting consumer welfare, safeguarding customers from unethical commercial practises, and enhancing consumer awareness…
The Supreme Court on Monday asked Attorney General R Venkataramani for help in developing policies to prevent religious conversions through deception, fraud, force, or allurement, and warned states and interested parties not to politicise a serious legal issue. “We want the attorney general, who admits to being primarily an amicus curiae, to assist the court…
