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“Here is a case of a widow and daughter claiming compensation for the killing of the sole bread-winner by a State Transport bus; and the Haryana Government, instead of acting on social justice and generously settling the claim, fights like a cantankerous litigant even by avoiding adjudication through the device of asking for Court fee…
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1. About Soli J. Sorabjee Soli J. Sorabjee (1930–2021) was a prominent Indian jurist and legal scholar. He is best known for his tenure as the Attorney General of India, a position he held from 1998 to 2004, and then again from 2004 to 2009. Sorabjee was widely respected for his deep understanding of constitutional…
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Landmark Judgments of Supreme Court on role of Public Prosecutors in Judicial System. Who is a Public Prosecutor? What are the Powers of a Public Prosecutor? Responsibilities of a Public Prosecutor? Can a Public Prosecutor withdraw a criminal case? Answers to these and many more questions would be found here… 1. Introduction – Who is…
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Case Diary is an important tool in the criminal investigation process, ensuring that all actions taken by the police are documented and are open to scrutiny by police and the courts. 1. What is a Case Diary? A Case Diary refers to the record maintained by the police during the investigation of a criminal case.…
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The standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings is different from that in a criminal trial. In Suresh Pathrella v. Oriental Bank of Commerce (2006) 10 SCC 572, a two judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court differentiated between the standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings and criminal trials in the following terms: “ …the yardstick…
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1. What is Statement of Objects and Reasons? The Statement of Objects and Reasons (SOR) is an important document that accompanies the introduction of a bill in the legislature. It provides a clear explanation of the purpose and objectives behind the proposed law. It outlines the context, issues, and rationale that prompted the need for…
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1. Introduction Resolution of matrimonial disputes calls for extra care and empathy on part of authorities including courts in order to prevent any further escalation of acrimony between parties in dispute. At times, matrimonial disputes resolve when both parties are willing to give up their allegations to make a fresh start in life. Whereas sometimes…
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