Article 21 of the Indian constitution guarantees “Protection of life and personal liberty”. Which simply means no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty. Supreme Court has discussed about ‘Personal liberty’ in so many cases. In Maneka Gandhi v. Union Of India AIR 1978, Justice Bhagwati observed: “The expression ‘personal liberty’ in…
Muslim marriages- Types and their features
There are three kinds of marriages recognized under muslim law on the basis of validity: Sahi Marriage Batil Marriage Fasid Marriage TYPES OF MUSLIM MARRIAGES: Sahi Marriage or valid marriage- This marriage satisfies all the essential condition of valid marriage. Consequences of Sahi marriage are as follows: i) Consummation is legal. ii) Children are legitimate…
Mirza Akbar v. Emperor, Privy Council(1940)
This case landmark case related to Section 10 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Section 10 talks states- “Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design” Section 10 has two-fold objectives: i) Proving conspiracy. ii) Who was the conspirator? Facts: Mirza Akbar (accused) was tried for the murder of the husband of mehr…
Dog-tracking Evidence
What is dog-tracking evidence? Dog-tracking evidence is the evidence found by the sniffer dog during the investigation of the case. Such evidence is admissible or not is the question which came before Supreme Court so many times. We will discuss the evidentiary value of dog-tracking in the landmark case given by the Supreme Court. Abdul…
“PREAMBLE” – Features & case laws.
Our Preamble read as follows: WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizen: JUSTICE- social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all;…
Lok Sabha Elections- World’s Largest Democracy Interesting facts.
As lok sabha elections are around the corner in India, elections will be held all around the country in 7 phases. Elections will be held from 11th April to 19th May, 2019. Results will be declared on 23rd May 2019. Thus, it would be the longest election in the country in terms of the…
Gambling and Sports Betting to be legalized in India: Law Commission Report
GAMBLING AND SPORTS CURRENT SITUATION: Gambling in our country is governed by the Public Gambling Act, 1867. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 was passed during British rule. This act makes gambling or betting activities, illegal in our country. There is huge, illegal, unregulated gambling market is prevailing in our Country. The illegal betting market in…
Section 14 of Evidence Act,1872
State of mind, or of Body or Bodily Feelings In this article I will discuss simple explanation of Section 14 of the Evidence Act, 1872. Most of us does not understand the meaning of Section 14, but I assure you that once you read this article you will easily remember this section on your tips….