Justice Krishna Iyer and Justice PN Bhagwati developed the concept of PIL. Concept of PIL has been taken from USA. Upendra Bakshi has recognized it as Social Interest Litigation.
Rule of Locus Standi says,
“a person whose right is violated will approach to the court.” but in PIL…Keep Reading
RULES ON ADVOCATE’S DUTIES RULES ON AN ADVOCATE’S DUTY TOWARDS THE COURT Advocates have the dual responsibility of upholding the interests of the client fearlessly while conducting themselves as officers of the court. Accordingly, they are expected to adhere to the highest standards of probity and honour. An advocate’s conductKeep Reading
LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES ACT, 1987 An Act to constitute legal services authorities to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities, and to organise LokKeep Reading
It is almost 14 months since Justice Misra came to the Supreme Court as the Chief Justice of India; But it seems as if it was yesterday when he took oath. It was all because the Court was blessed with a Chief Justice who has a disarming smile, pleasant disposition,Keep Reading
Indian Bar Councils Act, 1926 An Act to provide for the constitution of Bar Councils and for other purposes. Whereas it is expedient to provide for the constitution and incorporation of Bar Councils for certain Courts to confer powers and impose duties on such Bar Councils, and to consolidate andKeep Reading
ART OF CROSS EXAMINATION Chapter X of Evidence Act 1872, deals with examination and cross examination of witnesses before court of law. The relevant sections are Section 136 to Section 166 of the Evidence Act. Section 137 tells about examination-in-chief and cross-examination of a witnesses. EXAMINATION OF A WITNESS IN COURTKeep Reading
ADVOCATES ACT, 1961 An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to legal practitioners and to provide for the constitution of the Bar Councils and an All-India Bar. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows- CHAPTER I – PRELIMINARYKeep Reading
LEGAL MAXIMS AND PHRASES A compilation of important legal maxims and foreign words to assist you in attaining a tight grasp over the aspects of Legal Aptitude. Ab Initio – From the beginning. Actionable per se – The very act is punishable and no proof of damage is required. AdKeep Reading
CONTEMPT OF COURTS ACT, 1971 An act to define and limit the powers of certain courts in punishing contempts of courts. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-second Year of the Republic of India as follows- 1. Short title and extent. (1) This Act may be called the ContemptKeep Reading
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