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. […]
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27. Discuss the liability of State in torts with the help of landmark decisions.
Landmark Judicial Decisions The concept of State liability in torts occupies a vital place in the Law of Administration and Administrative Law. In a welfare […]
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 […]
A High Court Judge was accused of amassing huge and unaccounted wealth during his tenure. What are the options available to the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in such a case?
Facts of the Case A High Court Judge is alleged to have accumulated huge unaccounted wealth during his service. The allegations indicate possible misconduct and […]
Make a critical analysis of the Supreme Court Judgment in “Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association V. Union of India” (2015, SC) in the context of challenge to the NJAC Act
Background and Constitutional Context The independence of the judiciary is one of the most fundamental features of the Indian Constitution, ensuring that justice remains free […]
Impeachment
Meaning and Constitutional Basis Impeachment is the constitutional process by which high constitutional authorities like the President of India or Judges of the Supreme Court […]
Impeachment of Judges.
Introduction and Constitutional Provision The impeachment of judges refers to the formal process of removing a judge of the Supreme Court or High Court from […]
Impeachment of Supreme Court Judges.
Constitutional Basis The impeachment of Supreme Court judges is a constitutional process to remove a judge from office for proven misbehavior or incapacity. It is […]
Transfer of Judges.
Meaning and Constitutional Provision The transfer of judges refers to the relocation of a judge from one High Court to another or, in some cases, […]
Judicial Accountability
Overview and Constitutional Basis: Judicial Accountability refers to the responsibility of the judiciary to maintain integrity, impartiality, and transparency in performing its duties. It ensures […]