National Legal Services Authority (NALSA): Advancing Justice for All Introduction The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), established under the Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987, is a cornerstone of India’s commitment to providing equal access to justice for all citizens.…
Constitutional Provisions Article 72: The President shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence where the sentence is a sentence…
Procedure Established by Law and Due Process of Law Parameter Due Process of Law Procedure Established by Law Meaning It assesses the reasonableness and absence of arbitrariness in a law. It signifies that a law duly enacted by the legislature…
Understanding Defection: Defection refers to the transfer of loyalty or allegiance from one group or entity to another. It can occur in various contexts, such as when football players switch from one club to another. In politics, defection involves a…
Honour killing refers to taking someone’s life, whether a man or a woman, because they have chosen their path in marriage. In such cases, the family’s reputation and status often precede the love and affection they should have for their…
It involves the creation of a single law that would be universally applicable to all religious communities within India, covering aspects such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption. The concept of a Uniform Civil Code aligns with a unified legal…
One Nation One Election | Constitutional challenges The concept revolves around organizing the electoral cycle in India in such a way that elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies are synchronized, allowing both to be conducted within a specific…
In Indian law, Public Interest Litigation (PIL) serves as a legal mechanism to safeguard the public interest. Unlike traditional litigation initiated by the affected party, PIL allows the court or private individuals to bring a case to protect public welfare.…