What Do You Mean By Judgement

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Meaning of Judgement : Judgement means the observation and decision of court of law in respect of a particular case after conclusion of a trial. Content of Judgement : Every Judgement - Shall be written in the language of the court. Shall contain the point or points for determination, the decision there on and the reason for the decision. Shall specify the offence of which and section of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 or other law under which the accused is convicted and the punishment to which he is sentenced. If the Judgement is of acquittal, it shall state the offence, of which the accused is acquitted and direct that he be set at liberty section 354(1). Object : The object should be to protect the society and to deter the criminal in achieving the avowed object of law by imposing appropriate sentence. The social impact of the crime like where its relates to offences against woman, kidnapping and other offences involving moral delinquency which have great impact on s...

Procedure to File A PIL(Public Interest Litigation)



Procedure to File A PIL(Public Interest Litigation)-


PILs can be files either in High Courts or the Supreme Courts of India. One needs to do intensive research before filing a PIL. If there should be an occurrence of filing a PIL concerning several people, it is important and the best course for the petitioner to consult all affected groups.
When one choose to file a PIL, he must gather all relevant data and documents to back his case. One can argue in person or appoint an advocate to fight the case.
If a person wants to file a PIL in a High Court he can file under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution and if any person wants to file a PIL in Supreme Court he can do it under Article 32 of Indian Constitution yet Article 226 is something recognized from Article 32 of Indian Constitution. Under Article 32 that individual can go to Supreme Court whose only fundamental rights are infringed. One can also approach Supreme Court for infringement of a constitutional right and also the court can take up a petition based on the "nature of the case". Thus both the courts have the power to take up a PIL.
A Public Interest Litigation is filed in the same way as a writ petition.

In High Court :



In High Court, two copies of the petition must be filed. Also, an advance copy must be served to each respondent and the proof of such service must be affixed to the petition.

In Supreme Court :

In Supreme Court, five copies of the petition must be filed. The respondent is served a copy of petition only when the notice is issued.

Court Fees :

A court fee of Rs. 50, per respondent, must be affixed with the petition.

Procedure :

The proceedings for a PIL commence and carry on similar to any other case.
Between the proceedings, if the judge deems fit he may appoint a commissioner to investigate the allegation.
After filing of the reply by the respondent and rejoinder by the petitioner, the final hearing takes place and gives his final judgement on the matter.


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