Custodial Trial Explained: Is Keeping an Accused in Jail Throughout the Trial Legal?
Introduction The concept of a Custodial Trial has recently become a significant topic in Indian criminal law. Although investigating agencies often request courts to keep an accused person in judicial custody throughout the trial, an important legal question arises: Does Indian law actually permit a custodial trial? The debate surrounding Custodial Trial has gained attention […]
Article 326 and Article 19(1)(a): Understanding Voting Rights in India for CLAT Aspirants
Article 326 and Article 19(1)(a) together form the constitutional foundation of voting rights in India. While Article 326 establishes who has the right to vote through the principle of universal adult suffrage, Article 19(1)(a) protects how citizens exercise that choice by guaranteeing freedom of speech and expression. Through a series of landmark judgments, the Supreme […]
Right to Walk Judgment: Supreme Court Declares Footpaths a Fundamental Right
The Right to Walk Judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India in Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz v. P. Ayyappan (2026) marks a landmark development in constitutional law and urban governance. In a significant ruling, the Court held that the right to safe and accessible footpaths is an integral part of Article 21 of […]
