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…
The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other opposition leaders alleging large-scale voter deletions and irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. According to the court’s cause list, the matter will be heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has the authority to frame rules regulating its general practice and procedure, subject to the approval of the President. Constitutional cases and references made by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution are heard by benches comprising at least five judges. Other cases are decided by single-judge benches or Read More…
New Delhi: The Constitution of India incorporates several important legal doctrines and principles that guide the interpretation and application of constitutional provisions. Some of the key doctrines and principles include:
New Delhi: The Supreme Court can, with the approval of the President, frame rules regulating the general practice and procedure of the Court. Constitutional cases and references made by the President under Article 143 are heard by a Bench comprising at least five judges. Other cases are heard by single judges or Division Benches. Judgments Read More…
New Delhi: Motions moved by members to raise discussions on various matters in the House are broadly classified into three categories: substantive motions, substitute motions and subsidiary motions. A substantive motion is an independent proposal dealing with an important matter, such as the impeachment of the President or the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner. Read More…