New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the National Book Trust (NBT) falls within the definition of ‘State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution, observing that the government exercises deep and extensive control over its functioning. A bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George Masih dismissed an appeal filed by the Read More…
Latin expressions continue to play an important role in legal language, with several terms used in court proceedings, judgments and the interpretation of laws. From principles relating to criminal liability to constitutional remedies and contractual obligations, these expressions help explain fundamental concepts of the legal system. Here are 50 commonly used Latin legal terms and Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has examined whether the dismissal of an application seeking impleadment under Order I Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) can operate as res judicata against a subsequent application filed under Order XXII Rule 10 in a property dispute. The case, Sanjiv Kumar v. Shakuntla Devi (2026 SC), Read More…
New Delhi: The legal principle of res gestae, which deals with the admissibility of statements and acts closely connected to an event, is recognised under Section 4 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023. The provision corresponds to Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The doctrine allows courts to consider facts, statements and Read More…
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a survivor of sexual assault under the POCSO Act cannot be denied compensation solely because a medical report shows no physical injuries. A division bench of Justices Shekhar B. Saraf and Amitabh Kumar Rai directed authorities to pay ₹3 lakh to a minor under the Uttar Pradesh Rani Read More…
New Delhi: Limitation periods play a crucial role in civil and criminal proceedings, determining the time available to file appeals, revisions and execution petitions before the appropriate courts. Missing the prescribed deadline may affect a litigant’s legal remedies, although courts may condone delays where the law permits.The legal reference note lists several deadlines for different Read More…
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, lays down the legal framework for transferring property between individuals. The Act covers several modes of transfer, including sale, mortgage, lease, exchange, gift and the transfer of actionable claims, each subject to specific legal requirements and formalities. Sale (Section 54) A sale involves the transfer of ownership of property Read More…
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is one of the key financial committees of the Indian Parliament, responsible for examining government expenditure and ensuring financial accountability. The committee was first established in 1921 under the Government of India Act, 1919. It consists of 22 members, including 15 members from the Lok Sabha and seven from the Read More…
New Delhi: The Constitution of India contains 12 Schedules that provide details on various constitutional provisions, including the administration of states and Union Territories, distribution of legislative powers, official languages, and local self-government. Each Schedule serves a specific purpose and is linked to relevant Articles of the Constitution. First Schedule: States and Union Territories The Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has upheld the requirement of prior legal practice for entry into judicial service while providing transitional relief to candidates affected by the restoration of the three-year practice rule. In Bhumika Trust v. Union of India and Connected Cases, the court allowed candidates applying under recruitment notifications issued between May 25, Read More…