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Larceny

One of the elementary rules for the practitioner in criminal law is to make sure, when prosecuting an accused person that every element of the offence charged is present and can be proved. When defending an accused person, the first step equally is to scrutinize the case for the prosecution

Youth Unrest

Youth unrest in a way is a most natural phenomenon. Unrest is a part of the youth. Youth, as observed by Will Durant, is as confident and improvident as a god. It loves excitement and adventure. It loves the superlative, the exaggerated, the limitless, because it has abounding energy and

Attorney-Client Privilege- Does it Survive the Death of Client

If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing from them to trees. Â KHALIL GIBRAN Â The exact scope and extent of the Attorney-Client Privilege (Referred to as the Privilege) is still in controversy though it is one of the most venerable

Judicial Activism - Constitutional Obligation of the Courts

Definition - What is Judicial Activism? Judicial Activism does not carry any statutory definition. Broadly, it is understood as connoting that function of the judiciary, which represents its active role in promoting justice.1 It has all along meant different things to different people. Its evolution and growth, effect on

The American Constitution - The Myth of Original Intention

The American Constituion which has been in effect since 1789 is the world's oldest written Constitution. It is still young and vibrant radiating constitutional hopes for freedom and equality all over the world. It remains the cornerstone of the world's most powerful democracy. Even long after

Socialism, Constitution and Legal Aid Movement in India

I am most grateful to the Jodhpur Chapter of the Indian Association of Lawyers for giving me this opportunity of participating in this I function to celebrate its Foundation Day. I was told that I could choose any topic that I liked for my lecture. I have made bold to

Sir Ivor Jennings on the Indian Constitution

We were privileged to have the learned analysis of Mr. M. Anantanarayanan in the 1956 November Issue of the â€˜Lawyerâ€™ of the criticisms of Sir Ivor Jennings on the Indian Constitution under the title â€˜The Indian Constitution in retrospectâ€™. He rightly added â€˜1 shall be satisfied if