The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India

The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India.The lengthiest written Constitution in the world is that of India. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26th November 1949 and became effective on 26th January 1950. At its enactment, it had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules. The amended constitution has a preamble … Read more

Nature of the Indian Constitution

  Nature of the Indian Constitution Introduction The Constitution of India, adopted on 26th November 1949 and enforced on 26th January 1950, serves as the supreme law of the land. It establishes the political framework, defines the powers of institutions, and safeguards the rights of citizens. Drafted by the Constituent Assembly under the chairmanship of … Read more

Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

The Constitution of India, adopted on 26 November 1949 and enforced from 26 January 1950, is the supreme law of the land. Drafted with remarkable foresight, it combines the ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity with a pragmatic framework for governance. It remains the lengthiest written constitution in the world and continues to evolve … Read more

Rights and Duties of an Advocate in India

Rights and Duties of an Advocate in India Advocates play a pivotal role in upholding justice, ensuring fair trials, and maintaining the dignity of the legal system. The Advocates Act, 1961 and the Constitution of India provide a comprehensive framework governing their rights and responsibilities. While rights empower advocates to perform their functions effectively, duties … Read more

Penology and It’s Evolution

“Penology” was first authored in 1838 by Francis Lieber, the American political researcher, who utilized it to depict the new study of prisons and punishments that was arising around then (Lieber. F., 1838). It is commonly perceived as the study of punishment and endeavors to comprehend and assess the complex legitimate, sociological and furthermore emotive … Read more

Concept and interrelationship between Crime and Punishment

Theories of punishment are closely related to philosophy because moral science and ethics are major branches of philosophy. Intellectuals have also expressed their views on crime and punishment since ancient times. Crime-committing an act intentionally which is usually deemed socially harmful or dangerous and specifically defined, prohibited, and punishable under criminal law. Although English law, … Read more

Convicts serving their term in prison have rights to pursue studies of their choice

In India, there have been cases where convicts serving their sentences have been granted permission to appear for law exams. This is usually allowed by the prison authorities or the court on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration factors such as the nature of the crime, the convict’s behavior in prison, and the potential for … Read more