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Supreme Court: General Statements By Witnesses Without Specific Attribution Insufficient To Convict Individuals In Cases Involving Large Crowds
DHIRUBHAI BHAILALBHAI CHAUHAN & ANR. Vs STATE OF GUJARAT & ORS. (iii) The investigating officer (PW-20), during his crossexamination, had stated that no damage was ...
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LLM Notes: Nature and Scope of Judicial Process in Indian Law
The scope of judicial process in India is vast and encompasses several dimensions: Courts interpret statutes and constitutional provisions to clarify ambiguities and address gaps in legislation. They ...
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Supreme Court ask MACT to Direct Transfer Of Compensation To Claimants' Bank Accounts
The case in hand pertains to the compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act. The general practice followed by the insurance companies, where the compensation is not disputed, is to deposit the ...
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LLM Notes: International Conventions for Human Rights and Their Reference to Indian Constitutional Law
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): Adopted in 1948, this foundational document outlines basic human rights such as equality, freedom, and dignity. Though not legally binding, it has ...
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LLM Notes: Constitutional Adjudication in India: Process and Theories of Judicial Role
Constitutional adjudication refers to the process by which courts interpret and enforce the Constitution, ensuring that legislative and executive actions comply with constitutional mandates. In India, ...
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LLM Notes: Understanding Research Problems and the Significance of Case Law in Legal Research
In legal studies, identifying a research problem often involves analyzing gaps in existing laws, ambiguities in judicial interpretations, or societal challenges requiring legal solutions. For instance ...
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LLM Notes: Case Analysis of landmark Supreme Court Judgment on access to justice : Anita Kushwaha v. Pushpa Sadan (2016) in IRAC format
This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India established "access to justice" as a fundamental right under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. Below is the analysis of the case using the ...
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LLM Notes: Judicial process is influenced by theories of justice- explain this concept with reference to landmark indian judgments
The judicial process in India is deeply influenced by various theories of justice, which serve as guiding principles for interpreting laws and delivering judgments. These theories—ranging from ...
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LLM Notes: Judicial Process in India as an Instrument of Social Change
Judicial Activism: Indian courts have adopted an activist approach to interpret laws in a progressive manner, often stepping into areas traditionally reserved for the legislature or executive. This ...
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LLM Notes: Ten Bullet Points on the Concept of Dharma in Indian Law
1. Definition and Role of Dharma: In ancient India, "Dharma" was synonymous with law and represented a person's moral and social obligations within society. It emphasized duties, righteous conduct, ...
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LLM Notes: The Role of the Law Commission of India in Reforming the Criminal Legal System: Addressing Torture
The Law Commission of India has addressed torture through various reports, most notably its 273rd Report (2017) and 152nd Report (1994), which proposed comprehensive reforms to prevent custodial ...
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LLM Notes: Human Rights Protections for Refugees in Indian Law: Constitutional and Judicial Insights
Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty to all persons, irrespective of nationality. This provision has been interpreted by courts to include the principle of non-refoulement, ...