ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION : Need of the Day

Background:- A serious thought to substitutes for litigation for dispute resolution is given all over the world. It is universally accepted that litigation is one of the ways of dispute resolution. However, litigation has its own strengths, weaknesses and limitations. It is therefore incumbent for all of us to think about Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism. […]

THE SUPREME COURT ON MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

The Supreme Court of India under Art. 141 of the Constitution of Indian lays down law of the land. In recent times, it has given certain landmark judgments in respect of medical negligence cases. A medical negligence case can give rise to two types of legal action. i) Criminal case u/s 304 (A) of Indian […]

Electoral reforms with reference to supreme court judgement of disclosure and real need

Background: Electoral Reforms are thought to be the most essential reforms in the present day Indian scenario. Electoral reforms have been talked about for the last 50 years. The latest Supreme Court judgements making it necessary for candidates to give information about educational qualifications, assets and liabilities and criminal background, have resulted in renewed interest […]