1. Facts of the Case An individual was prosecuted by the State for alleged criminal offences and was duly tried before a competent criminal court. […]
Tag: constitutional remedies
Examine the concept of state liability with the help of decided cases
Meaning and Nature of State Liability State liability refers to the legal responsibility of the government for acts or omissions committed by its servants while […]
45. Means of Administrative Law
Concept and Scope of Administrative Law Administrative Law refers to the body of law that governs the organization, powers, procedures, and functions of administrative authorities. […]
30. Writ of Prohibition
Meaning and Constitutional Basis The writ of prohibition is a preventive constitutional remedy issued by a superior court to restrain an inferior court, tribunal, or […]
22. Writ of Mandamus
The writ of mandamus is a powerful constitutional remedy used to compel a public authority to perform a duty mandated by law. The term “mandamus” […]
13. Writ of quo warranto
Meaning and Nature of Writ of Quo Warranto The writ of quo warranto means “by what authority.” Courts use this writ to question the legal […]
There was a large scale leakage of deadly gas from a private industry located in the heart the city. As a consequence of this leakage, a number of people died and several others were affected. An action was brought before the Supreme Court, through a wit petition seeking compensation to the victims. Discuss the nature, scope and extent of the liability of private industry.
Facts of the Case A private industrial undertaking dealing with hazardous substances was located in the heart of a city. Due to negligence and failure […]
A High Court withdrew a criminal case pending before one of the Sessions Courts and sentenced the accused to death. What are the remedies available to the convicted person?
Facts of the Case Issues in the Case Legal Principles Covered A. Constitutional Provisions B. Statutory Provisions C. Judicial Precedents Possible Judgement / Legal Advice […]
A Government department allowed the confiscation of certain perishable goods under a statuts but failed either to preserve them or to sell them at market value, during the pendency of litigation. Consequently all such goods got perished. Later the owner of the goods won the case and claimed compensation. Is he entitled to it? Decide.
Facts of the Case A Government Department confiscated certain perishable goods under the authority of a valid statute. The owner of the goods challenged the […]
A person arrested by the police but was not produced before the Magistrate within 24 hours. Advise him regarding his rights
Facts of the Case A person, Mr. X, was arrested by the police under suspicion of committing a cognizable offence. However, the police failed to […]