Freedom of speech is not absolute
The fundamental right o is not absolute even in the United States which is considered to be the crucible of freedom of speech. The Smith Act of the United States…
Urgent necessity of insulating Election Commission from executive interference.
Election Commission is an important constitutional body.It needs to be insulated against executive interference for it to functional independently. The court emphasized the importance of institutional integrity over personal integrity…
General Council is the apex body of the political party
The court has declined prayer for interim relief stating that they would not interfere in the internal issues of an association/party. The General Council is shown to be the apex…
Election Law is Parliament’s prerogative
In Writ Petition (Civil) No. 967 of 2017, the petitioner has challenged the constitutional validity of Section 33(7) of the Representation of the People Act 1951. The petitioner has also…
Update on Maharashtra speaker’s case in Supreme Court today
Update on constitutional bench proceedings in the Supreme Court of India on the subject matter of the removal of the speaker of the Maharastra assembly. It is being argued that…