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A person was sentenced to Death by a Sessions Court and it was also confirmed by the High Court. It was for an offence committed under a law within the State’s Executive Power. Can the Governor pardon the convicted person? Give reasons.
Facts of the Case A person was convicted of a serious offence under a law falling within the executive power of the State. The Sessions […]
During the period of National Emergency all the Fundamental Rights and their operation was suspended by the President. Is such action valid? Decide with reasons
Facts of the Case Issues in the Case Legal Principles Covered Possible Judgment Therefore: About lawgnan Explore how the Constitution of India regulates the suspension […]
A State Legislature contains 300 Seats of MLAs. The Chief Minister recommended the appointment of 60 MLAs as Ministers. Can the Governor object to the number? If so, on what grounds?
Facts of the Case Issues in the Case Legal Principles Covered Possible Judgment The Governor can and must object to the appointment of 60 MLAs […]
A law was made by Parliament on a State subject for giving effect to an intemational agreemer signed by India. The law was challenged as violative of Scheme of Centre-State Relations Decide with reasons appropriate Writ remedy and the Forum available.
Facts of the Case Issues in the Case Legal Principles Covered (with authority) A. Text and scope of Article 253 B. Parliamentary competence to legislate […]
Huge unaccounted currency was found in the Chambers of a Judge of Higher Judiciary. When the Police wanted to proceed against the Judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, he took the plea that he is not a ‘Public Servant’ therefore not within the purview of the Act. Decide.
Facts of the Case Huge quantities of unaccounted currency were discovered in the chambers of a Judge belonging to the Higher Judiciary (High Court or […]
An RTC bus knocked down a pedestrian due to the rash driving of the driver. Discuss whether the RTC is liable to compensate the family of the deceased victim. If so, on what grounds?
1. Facts of the Case: A public transport bus owned and operated by the Road Transport Corporation (RTC) was involved in an accident. The bus […]
An M.P. while speaking in the House of People (Lok Sabha) on a motion made defamatory remarks against another member. Can that other member sue him for Defamation? Explain.
Facts of the Case A Member of Parliament (MP) while participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha made certain defamatory statements against another MP. […]
A State Government proposed to conduct a comprehensive house-hold survey in the State for identifying the genuine beneficiaries of the welfare schemes. X filed a Writ Petition against the proposed survey contending that the State Government has no such power under the Scheme of Distribution of Legislative Powers under the Constitution. Discuss?
Facts of the Case The State Government proposed to conduct a comprehensive household survey across the State for the purpose of identifying genuine beneficiaries under […]
A State Legislature enacted a law to regulate money lending in the State. Incidentally the law also touched upon Promissory Notes. Can it be said that the State has encroached upon the legislative domain of the union? Discuss.
1. Facts of the Case: The State Legislature passed an Act to regulate money lending and protect borrowers from exploitation by moneylenders. The legislation prescribed […]