International Relations – The study of political and social systems, including state relations and the notion of international law, may be traced back to ancient Greece, when the study of political and social systems, including state relations and the concept of international law, began to take shape. The current field of International Relations, on the…
MLA candidacy not fundamental right so no direct appeal – In the case, Chaitanya Sharma and ors vs Speaker Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and ors, a petition was filed before the Top Court by six Congress legislators from Himachal Pradesh who were disqualified by the speaker of the assembly. Speaker disqualified the MLAs for having…
Madras HC dismisses convert’s Plea for reservation that Even after conversion, a person cannot carry their community of birth. Madurai: Can a Hindu who converted to Islam demand benefits from the reservation system by being recognised as a candidate from a backward community ? The Madras High Court disagreed, stating that even after conversion, a…
Old IPC vs. New IPC(BNS) – The cornerstone of Indian criminal law, the Indian Penal Code (IPC), is constantly being revised and amended to reflect changing legal requirements as well as societal values. This abstract offers a succinct summary of the legal features and gaps in the current legal framework of the comparative comparison between…
The Indian Youth Parliament is a unique platform created to foster dialogue and generate partnerships between exceptional youth from private sector, civil society and government. It acts as bridge to fill the gap between government and society. Many youth leaders and social activists will join Indian Youth Parliament to facilitate youth with adequate opportunity to…
Farmers Protest 2.0 – Farmers from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, & Haryana, with over 200 unions, organised a march, ‘Delhi Chalo’, to voice their demands. This resulted in chaos when police fired tear gas & water cannons to stop them from entering Delhi. “Major Demands of Farmers” • Legal guarantee for MSP for all crops• Farm…
Various scholars have stated different kinds of power. These are: Kinds of power According to Herbert Gold Hammer and Edward A. Shills : Herbert Gold Hammer and Edward A. Shills have stated three forms of power on the basis of extent to which behaviour is influenced. It is: Kinds of power According to Max Weber…
Relation between RTI and democracy, RTI (Right to Information) is strongly intertwined to democracy. The right to information is a fundamental principle that promotes transparency and accountability in government operations. It guarantees citizens have access to the information they need to participate in the democratic process and hold the government responsible for its actions. RTI…
The term “Sovereignty” has been derived from the Latin word “Superanus” which means supreme or paramount. Although the name “Sovereignty” is new, the concept dates back to Aristotle, who spoke of the “supreme power of the state.” Throughout the Middle Ages, Roman jurists and laymen maintained this idea in mind, frequently using the terms “Summa”…
Reforms of Lord Cornwallis Governor General Lord Cornwallis’s journey from 1786 to 1793. It was recognized as a very significant
Foreign legal words and phrases are important in the legal profession for several reasons: Importance of Foreign Legal Words Accuracy and precision: When articulating a legal notion or principle, legal practitioners frequently employ foreign legal words to ensure correctness and precision. Many legal terms and concepts have their roots in ancient languages like Roman or…
Contributory Negligence, In some cases, a person who has been injured would be unable to seek compensation from another since his own carelessness led to his harm; everyone is obliged to take appropriate care of himself. “Negligence is conduct that fails to correspond to the standards necessary by law for safeguarding others (actionable negligence) or…