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Judicial Activism is a philosophy in the judiciary which actuates (motivates) judges to go beyond statutory precedents and adopt a progressive method in deciding cases. The term originated in the United States by Arthur Schlesinger in 1947.
In recent days, it is seen in view that a judge favours judicial activism when he sets aside his earlier judgment.KEEP READING
Here is the full and original question paper for Supreme Court Law Clerk cum Research Assistant Question Paper.
You can download the full exam paper in PDF form.
This exam was conducted on 31st March 2019.
The questions are in English.
Total there are 150 questions.KEEP READING
1. Ab Initio – From the beginning.
2. Actionable per se – The very act is punishable and no proof of damage is required.
3. Actio personalis moritur cum persona – A personal right of action dies with the person. In other sense, if he dies the right to sue is gone.
4. Actori incumbit onus probandi – The burden of proof is on the plaintiff.KEEP READING
In a landmark verdict Navtej Singh Johar & ors vs Union of India the Supreme Court today scrapped the controversial Section 377; a 157 year old colonial law on consensual gay sex.
The Supreme Court reversed its own decision and said Section 377 is irrational and arbitrary.KEEP READING
The world is going online. And so are our courts. Most of the aspects of our life now depend on the internet, cloud, and computers.
The legal sector is also inculcating these advanced and much-needed reforms/initiatives.
New initiatives like filing cases online and seeing the dates and other case details online are a thing now.KEEP READING
Where the eyewitnesses account is found credible and trustworthy, a medical opinion pointing to the alternative possibilities cannot be accepted as conclusive.
So we can conclude that the court does not neglect any evidence. It considers all pieces of evidence put before it and relies on that which is worthy of credit and trust.KEEP READING
Some professional conduct and etiquette that should be adopted as a guide for all advocates:
Advocate’s Duty Towards The Court.
Advocate’s Duty Towards The Client.
Advocate’s Duty Towards Opponents.
Advocate’s Duty Towards Fellow Advocates.KEEP READING
If the victim is unable to approach the court due to illiteracy or is economically backward or due to any other reason, then any person on behalf of such a victim may approach the court for the protection of his fundamental rights.
This is called Public Interest Litigation (PIL).KEEP READING
“Live in relationship like marriage is neither a crime nor a sin, though socially unacceptable in this country”.
The decision to marry or not to marry or to have a heterosexual relationship is intensely personal. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, is considered to be the first piece of legislation that covered relations “in the nature of marriage”, and has provided a legal recognition to relations outside marriage.KEEP READING
Download the full, systematic and colourful PDF for CONTEMPT OF COURTS ACT, 1971.
You can download the PDF from here and save it on your phone or computer and read from it when offline.
The PDF is updated.KEEP READING
Here is the full and updated PDF for INDIAN BAR COUNCILS ACT, 1926.
You can download the PDF from here.
The PDF is updated.KEEP READING
Download the full and updated PDF for LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES ACT, 1987.
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The PDF is updated.KEEP 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
Adultery – No longer punishable in India “Any law which affects individual dignity, equity of women in a civilised society invites the wrath of the Constitution.” A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court today struck down Section 497 of The Indian Penal Code which penalises Adultery. The judgment was deliveredKEEP READING
WHAT IS TRIPLE TALAQ? Very simply put, Triple Talaq is (now was) a form of instant divorce by Muslims (especially in India) (none of the Muslim majority countries practised this). Using Triple Talaq Muslim men can divorce their wife just by saying the word ‘talaq‘, three times either orally, inKEEP READING
