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Constitutional Morality: Origins, Evolution, and Contemporary Relevance

Why in the news? Indian courts increasingly invoke constitutional morality to interpret laws, influencing key issues like LGBTQ+ rights, free speech, and national security. Rooted in George Grote’s philosophy and emphasized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, it balances constitutional adherence with reform. Understanding Constitutional Morality: Constitutional morality refers to a civic culture of respecting constitutional forms, …

Eminent Domain and Land Acquisition Across Nations

Why in the news? The debate on land acquisition laws resurfaces following discussions on South Africa’s property expropriation policies, drawing comparisons with the United States and India’s evolving legal frameworks for balancing public interest and private property rights. Evolution of Eminent Domain Laws: Eminent domain laws allow the state to acquire private property for public …

Mitigating, Aggravating Circumstances in Death Penalty Cases

Why in the news? A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for murder. The Supreme Court’s doctrine of “rarest of rare” considers aggravating and mitigating factors in death penalty cases, sparking debate over fairness in sentencing. Key Developments in Kolkata Case: Sessions court in Kolkata sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the …

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Constitutional Morality: Origins, Evolution, and Contemporary Relevance

Eminent Domain and Land Acquisition Across Nations

Mitigating, Aggravating Circumstances in Death Penalty Cases