LANDMARK JUDGEMENTS IN INDIAN LEGAL HISTORY

Authored by Shailvi Shah Introduction: An Epoch-Shaping Legal Odyssey The Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case of 1973 stands as an epoch-shaping legal odyssey within the labyrinthine corridors of India’s constitutional landscape. Born against the backdrop of a nation undergoing profound socio-political transformation, this case became the crucible for a profound and contemplative examination of India’s constitutional tenets …

Keshvanand Bharti Case – Basic Structure Doctrine.

Keshvanand Bharti Case – Basic Structure Doctrine. Himanshu Agarwal Vivekanand Law College, Vastral, Ahmedabad, Gujarat This case holds paramount weight in the history of the Indian constitution. This case is considered a pillar of the concept of “Basic Structure Doctrine”, which in a way limited the Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution. This case …

Corporate Social Responsibility : its impact on society

MEANING  CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (corporate social responsibility ) is a term first introduced by American Economist Howard Bowen( Also known as ‘Father Of CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY”) in 1953 according to him ,”It refers to the obligation of businessmen to pursue those policies, to make those decisions, or to follow those lines of action which are …

UCC: A VAGUE CONCEPT AND VOTE BANK POLITICS

Introduction Concept of UCC Landmark Judgments Challenges to implement UCC Secularism and UCC Conclusion INTRODUCTION The three words that are enough to change the personal laws in India are the Uniform civil code. It has become the most debated topic in the country. But what is a uniform civil code in reality?  Article 44 of …

“A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE SARFAESI ACT OF 2002 AND OTHER RECOVERY TOOLS OF NON-PERFORMING ASSETS ”

INTRODUCTION The banking industry in India has seen substantial changes since the start of liberalisation. Interest rates have been cut dramatically. Over time, the bank’s performance has improved somewhat. The increasing number of non- performing assets has been groaning under a mountain of bad debt. However, the condition has improved in recent years. Bank regulators …

Types of Companies in India- Reflecting on the Companies Act

Definition of a Company History of the Companies Act Classification of Companies Based on Incorporation Classification of Companies based on Members Classification of Companies based on Liability Classification of Companies based on Control Classification of Companies Based on Ownership Classification of Companies based on Nationality Other kinds of Companies Conclusion Definition of a company According …

A critical analysis of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996

1.1 Understanding the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 is a crucial legislation that governs the arbitration process in India. The act was enacted to provide a comprehensive framework for the resolution of disputes through arbitration and conciliation. This act was created to promote the alternative dispute resolution method of arbitration, which …

Evolution of the Basic Structure Doctrine

Abstract: In this article we discuss in short about the making of the Indian constitution, the various cases which are concerned with the fundamental rights and DPSP’s that led to the landmark judgement of Kesavananda Bharati, such as the Shankari Prasad and the Golaknath Case. Thereafter we discuss about the development of the basic structure …

Indian LGBTQ Community: A Closer Look at the Struggle for Equal Rights

Indian LGBTQ Community: A Closer Look at the Struggle for Equal Rights Introduction The struggle for equal rights faced by the Indian LGBTQ community is a topic that demands our attention and empathy. For years, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer have fought against discrimination and societal barriers in their pursuit …

Development of Environmental Law in India

Abstract: Environment is the source of life, but in the recent times due to human induced reasons it is deteriorating rapidly. Environment being a global common requires global efforts, for which several conferences and conventions have taken place such as the Stockholm conference, the Rio summit, etc. In the domestic front environmental laws have been …