Legally Speaking Desk

Revisiting the concept and constitutionality of plea bargaining

Section 320 of code provides for compounding of certain offences, as mentioned therein, on account of compromise between the parties…

4 years ago

Why HC directs govt to pay compensation for death

The Orissa HC directs the state to pay Rs 5 lakh as compensation to parents of deceased.

4 years ago

SETTLING SCORES… AMICABLY

Three words, as Black’s Law Dictionary explains, would be essential to define for they assume heightened significance during the course…

4 years ago

Statutes must be interpreted in a just, reasonable and sensible manner: Supreme Court

The two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice Sanjiv Khanna observed so while dismissing a…

4 years ago

Decriminalising adultery could lead to instability in armed forces, Centre tells Supreme Court

To start with, the Centre has in a measured, commendable and calibrated move very rightly sought a clarification from the…

4 years ago

Understanding the value of the past

The draft NEP presented the government with a fantastic opportunity to institutionalise the process of truth and reconciliation by revamping…

4 years ago

A discussion on the adoption and marriage rights of LGBTQ + community?

2018 verdict is not the end of issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.

4 years ago

Satish Ragde vs State of Maharashtra: Misconceived interpretation of Section 7 of the POCSO Act contrary to the legislative intent

As a matter of intellectual exercise, even before delving into the judicial exposition on the subject, it would be prudent…

4 years ago

72nd Republic Day: Our living Constitution

As we celebrate the 72nd Republic Day, it will be apposite to remind ourselves of the objectives of the Constitution.…

4 years ago

PROSTITUTION: LAW & ANALYSIS

The word ‘prostitution’ derives from a Latin word called prostituere means to expose publically. It basically means providing sexual favors…

4 years ago