Running Roughshod Over Legislative Concerns and Entrenching the Public- Private Dichotomy- Scrutinizing the Inherent Powers of the High Court Under S.482 of the CrPC – Part I

By Keshab Roy Choudhury Introduction The Supreme Court of India (‘SC’), in some legal and academic circles, is regarded as ‘the world’s most powerful Supreme Court'. However, it can easily be argued that the High Courts (HC’s) have equal, if not more, power vis-à-vis the SC. First, the jurisdiction of the HC under A.226 of … Continue reading Running Roughshod Over Legislative Concerns and Entrenching the Public- Private Dichotomy- Scrutinizing the Inherent Powers of the High Court Under S.482 of the CrPC – Part I