Introduction Judicial review refers to the power of the Supreme Court and the High Courts to strike down a statutory law that violates the basic structure of the Indian Constitution. Supreme Court, in the Kesavananda Bharati case,1973 , declared that any law passed by the Parliament cannot violate the basic structure of the Constitu…

Introduction  Any legal system can serve the best only if it is approached. But if one doesn't approach it, they will be way away from getting justice. The worst thing is that there is no alternative to it. Raising a voice against injustice is essential not only for personal benefit but also for the public at large. This brings …

Introduction Recently, an interim bail was granted to two accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case who were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This has once again raised a question whether prolonged incarceration and delay in trial can override the statutory laws, such as the UAPA. Bail is defined as the tempo…

Introduction Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recently said that everyone had the right to protest in India, but it must be done peacefully and without harming the rights of other people. Protests are an essential part of democracy. It is in the news because against many young individuals, criminal cases have been filed as they pro…

Introduction After the independence in 1947, India has been consistent in its growth. In fact, the first 10 years after independence were a boon to the industrial sector. But development does not mean there are no issues in a country. Poverty and healthcare issues are matters of concern even today. India has been facing several soci…

W e know that  a proposal, when accepted, becomes a promise, a promise with consideration becomes an agreement, and when there is an agreement, section 10 of the Indian Contract Act is satisfied, it becomes a contract.  Lalman Shukla vs Gauri Datt is a landmark case that deals with the very initial stage of contract, i.e., the off…

Competition in business is common in the modern world. But it has not been the case every time. There was a time when there was no competition, regardless of the products and services. But as the competition increases, it always hurts the monopolist party. People get more options, and due to this, economic opportunities get distribu…

Bank of Bihar v. Damodar Prasad (1969) is a landmark case on Section 128 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. It clearly explained the purview of section 128. Before moving forward, we have to understand what Section 128 of the Indian Contract Act says. It says: "The liability of the surety is co-extensive with that of the princi…

This is an English case, and it comes under the Specific Contract (Section 124-238) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Specific Contracts include contracts of indemnity, guarantee, bailment, pledge, and agency. The Adamson v. Jarvis case is related to the Contract of Indemnity (Section 124). Contract Of Indemnity Contract of Indemni…