Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “5 Year LLB”
Section 187 BNSS: Police Custody Beyond 15 Days & Supreme Court’s 2026 Judgment The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) introduced an important change in the law relating to police custody and remand. Unlike the position under Section 167 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), Section 187 BNSS permits the maximum 15 days of police custody to be …
3-Year Bar Practice Mandatory for Civil Judge Exam: Supreme Court Judgment & Latest Developments The Supreme Court’s decision to restore a minimum three years of legal practice as an eligibility requirement for recruitment to the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) has significantly changed the pathway to entry-level judicial services in India. The judgment seeks to ensure that candidates entering …
Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Judicial Services: Supreme Court’s Landmark Judgment The inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in judicial services is an important aspect of equality, non-discrimination and access to justice. In a landmark judgment delivered on 3 March 2025, the Supreme Court of India held that visually impaired candidates cannot be treated as unsuitable for judicial service …
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI): Measuring the Performance of Gram Panchayats The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) is an important governance initiative of the Government of India aimed at strengthening grassroots democracy through evidence-based planning and performance assessment. By measuring the development outcomes achieved by Gram Panchayats across various sectors, the Index encourages better governance, accountability, and sustainable rural development. Why in …
Police Use of Force During Protests in India: Constitutional Limits & Supreme Court Guidelines Peaceful protests are one of the strongest expressions of democracy. The Constitution of India guarantees citizens the right to express their opinions, assemble peacefully, and voice dissent against government policies. At the same time, the State has a constitutional duty to maintain public order, protect life …
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India: Constitutional Foundation & Recent Supreme Court Developments Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is one of the most significant judicial innovations in India. It transformed the traditional justice delivery system by allowing public-spirited individuals and organizations to approach constitutional courts on behalf of disadvantaged sections of society or for issues affecting the larger public interest. Over …
Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026): India’s First Court-Approved Passive Euthanasia Case The Supreme Court’s judgment in Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026) marks a historic milestone in India’s constitutional and medical jurisprudence. For the first time, the Supreme Court permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in an individual case by applying the legal framework laid down in …
Money Laundering in India: Meaning, Stages, PMLA & Government Measures Money laundering is one of the biggest threats to the integrity of a country’s financial system. It enables criminals, terrorists, drug traffickers, tax evaders, and corrupt public officials to disguise the illegal origin of their money and introduce it into the legitimate economy. In India, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and …
Sikkim Becomes India’s First Paperless State Judiciary India’s judicial system has entered a new era of digital governance with Sikkim becoming the country’s first fully paperless state judiciary. Declared by the Chief Justice of India, this milestone reflects the success of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project, a nationwide initiative aimed at modernising courts through technology. By replacing physical files with …
Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 The Union Cabinet has approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, proposing an increase in the sanctioned strength of judges of the Supreme Court of India from 33 to 37 judges (excluding the Chief Justice of India). The move aims to strengthen the country’s highest judicial institution, reduce the …
