JUDICIAL IMMUNITY/TORTIOUS LIABILITY
JUDICIAL IMMUNITY/TORTIOUS LIABILITY Mathews J Nedumpara “Rex non potest peccare”, namely that the king can do no wrong, is a fundamental principle of law. Stated in simple terms, the king is not liable for any action of his agents and servants. This concept, over the centuries, was much diluted with many an exception being […]
Why I fought for video recording of Court proceedings
Why I fought for video recording of Court proceedings Mathews J Nedumpara What prompts me to pen these few lines is a query from one of the few law students who started interning with me recently. The query was, what is the inspiration for me to initiate the campaign titled National Lawyers’ Campaign for Judicial […]
Would it be too odd to say ‘burn all law reports to save our justice delivery system’?
Would it be too odd to say ‘burn all law reports to save our justice delivery system’? Mathews J Nedumpara The common law, which we adopted by way of Article 372 of the constitution, is the very foundation of our legal system. Precedent, initially in the form of year books and later in the […]
JUDICIAL IMMUNITY/TORTIOUS LIABILITY
JUDICIAL IMMUNITY/TORTIOUS LIABILITY Mathews J Nedumpara “Rex non potest peccare”, namely that the king can do no wrong, is a fundamental principle of law. Stated in simple terms, the king is not liable for any action of his agents and servants. This concept, over the centuries, was much diluted with many an exception being accepted. […]
No recovery against MSMEs without attempt at revival as provided by law.
No recovery against MSMEs without attempt at revival as provided by law. Mathews J Nedumpara Economists believe that in a decade or two India is going to be the world’s third largest economy. Our country, once starved for foreign exchange, now probably attracts more foreign exchange than any other country. The reason is the demographic […]
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA (CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION) WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.___ OF 2024 (Under Article 32 of the Constitution of India)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA (CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION) WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.___ OF 2024 (Under Article 32 of the Constitution of India) Mathews J Nedumpara IN THE MATTER OF: SHRI MATHEWS J. NEDUMPARA & 9 ORS. ….PETITIONERS VERSUS THE HON’BLE CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA AND ORS. …RESPONDENTS PAPER BOOK (KINDLY SEE INDEX INSIDE) […]
The Founding Fathers, by incorporating Articles 226 and 32, reintroduced the dual system of administration of justice which was abolished in England in 1875, having proved to be counterproductive
The Founding Fathers, by incorporating Articles 226 and 32, reintroduced the dual system of administration of justice which was abolished in England in 1875, having proved to be counterproductive Mathews J Nedumpara Common people, often reassured by news reports where the High Courts under Article 226 and even the Supreme Court under Article 32 come […]
Don’t dismiss SLPs of common man in ” 93 seconds” to hear PILs of celebrity lawyers for days and weeks, an appeal to the CJI and other judges
Don’t dismiss SLPs of common man in ” 93 seconds” to hear PILs of celebrity lawyers for days and weeks, an appeal to the CJI and other judges Mathews J Nedumpara 29.08.2023 link here: Article is From Sep 16, 2023 Court Not Hearing Ordinary Citizens, Lawyer Claims. Chief Justice Responds The Collegium system of judges […]
Article 141 does not sanctify Judicial Legislation (as a clarification to a query)
Article 141 does not sanctify Judicial Legislation (as a clarification to a query) Mathews J Nedumpara 22.06.2024. I Am not against the doctrine of “stare decisis et non quieta movere”, nay, precedents,but only against it being reduced to a great menace,nay, absurdity. The difference between ” res judicata” and “stare decisis” is forgotten. That is […]
Can anyone imagine of a greater injustice than the refusal of the courts and tribunals to extend the benefits of the notification dated 29.5.2015 of the Central Government under Section 9 of the MSMED Act, to the MSMEs?
Can anyone imagine of a greater injustice than the refusal of the courts and tribunals to extend the benefits of the notification dated 29.5.2015 of the Central Government under Section 9 of the MSMED Act, to the MSMEs? Mathews J Nedumpara 26th November 23 The notification was issued in the larger interest of the nation, […]