The case of Berubari Union v. Unknown (1960) is a significant landmark in Indian constitutional law, particularly concerning issues of territorial disputes and the interpretation of international treaties. Here’s a brief overview: Background: Berubari is a small area in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, India, near the border with East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The […]
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K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra (1959)
The case of K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra (1959) is one of the most famous criminal cases in Indian legal history, involving issues of homicide, adultery, and judicial proceedings. Here’s a brief summary: Background: Commander K. M. Nanavati, a naval officer, was tried for the murder of Prem Ahuja, his wife’s lover, in […]
State of Madras v. Smt. Champakam Dorairajan (1951)
In the case of State of Madras v. Smt. Champakam Dorairajan (1951), the Supreme Court of India addressed issues related to the fundamental right to equality under Articles 15(1) and 29(2) of the Indian Constitution. Here’s a brief summary of the case: Background: Smt. Champakam Dorairajan, a resident of Madras (now Chennai), filed a petition […]
Romesh Thappar v. State of Madras (1950)
In the landmark case of Romesh Thappar v. State of Madras (1950), the Supreme Court of India addressed issues pertaining to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Here’s a brief summary of the case: Background: Romesh Thappar, the petitioner and editor of a weekly journal called “Cross Roads,” was […]
Lalita Kumari vs Govt.Of U.P.& Ors on 12 November, 2013
The Lalita Kumari judgment refers to a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India in 2013. The judgment pertains to the mandatory registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) by police when they receive information about cognizable offenses. In this ruling, the Supreme Court emphasized that the police must register an FIR upon receiving information […]