Notes and Study material for Exams
The Navtej Singh Johar Case: A Landmark Victory for LGBTQ+ Rights in India The Navtej Singh Johar case, formally known as S. Suresh Kumar v. Union of India, was a landmark legal battle that challenged Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, a colonial-era law criminalizing consensual same-sex relationships. The case, which culminated in a … Read more
The Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country. It has original jurisdiction in a few cases, but its main function is to hear appeals from lower courts. The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all cases decided by the High Courts, as well as … Read more
Advisory Jurisdiction of Supreme Court The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is a power that allows the government to ask the Supreme Court for an opinion on a point of law. The Supreme Court is not bound to follow its own advice, but it rarely does not. The Advisory Jurisdiction was established by the … Read more
The Chief Justice of India: Guardian of the Constitution and Apex of the Judiciary The Chief Justice of India (CJI) holds the highest judicial office in the country, serving as the head of the Supreme Court of India. This position is not merely a ceremonial one; it carries immense power and responsibility, shaping the course … Read more
The Collegium System and NJAC: A Contentious Debate on Judicial Appointments in India The appointment of judges to the higher judiciary in India has been a subject of intense debate and controversy for decades. The current system, known as the Collegium System, has been criticized for its lack of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. In response, … Read more
The Indian Judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in India. It is made up of the Supreme Court of India, the High Courts, and the subordinate courts. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country, and its decisions are binding on all lower courts. The High Courts … Read more
The Impeachment of Presidents: A Historical Examination of Power, Politics, and the Constitution The impeachment process, enshrined in the United States Constitution, stands as a powerful tool for holding the President accountable for alleged misconduct. While rarely invoked, its historical application reveals a complex interplay of political motivations, legal interpretations, and public opinion. This article … Read more
Lily Thomas Case 2013 The Lily Thomas case was a landmark case in the history of Indian law. The case was decided by the Supreme Court of India in 2013, and it held that the Constitution of India guarantees equal opportunity for women in all spheres of life, including education and employment. The case was … Read more
The Romesh Thapar Case: A Landmark Judgement in the Fight for Freedom of Speech in India The Romesh Thapar case, formally known as Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras, stands as a landmark judgement in the history of India’s constitutional jurisprudence. Decided by the Supreme Court of India in 1950, the case established the fundamental … Read more
The Puttaswamy Case: A Landmark Judgment on the Right to Privacy in India The right to privacy, a fundamental human right, has been a subject of intense debate and legal scrutiny across the globe. In India, the issue gained significant traction with the landmark judgment in the Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India … Read more