Quote of the day -- Statutes are designed to meet the fugitive exigencies of the hour. Amendment is easy as the exigencies change. In such cases, the meaning, once construed, tends legitimately to stereotype itself in the form first cast. Benjamin N. Cardozo, The Nature of the Judicial Process (1921)

Supreme Court Legal News In appreciating the genuineness of execution of a Will, fair and equitable distribution by the testator to all his children need not be considered by the Court. SC further held Article 14 does not apply to dispositions under a Will. Swarnalatha & Ors. v. Kalavathy & Ors. Decided on 30th March, 2022 For full textclick here

Quote of the day -- Indian Constitution is first and foremost a social document. The majority of its provisions are either directly aimed at furthering the goals of social revolution or attempt to foster this revolution by establishing the conditions necessary for its achievement. Granville Austin, The Indian Constitution: Comer Stone of a Nation (1972)

Quote of the day – I have been committed to carrying out my duties in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct – Samuel Alito

Supreme Court Legal News Ex post facto environmental clearance can be granted in exceptional circumstances taking into account all relevant environmental factors.: SC held Pahwa Plastics Pvt. Ltd. And Anr. v. Dastak Ngo And Ors. Decided on 25th March, 2022 For full textclick here