http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7334 2026-08-21T16:53:43Z 2026-08-21T16:53:43Z Bugde, Gouresh Gurudas http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7932 2026-08-04T11:28:34Z 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z

A Ratiocinative Exploration of the Goa Succession, Special Notaries and Inventory Proceedings Act 2012 Bugde, Gouresh Gurudas

2023-11-01T00:00:00Z Sangroula, Geeta Pathak http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7930 2026-08-04T11:07:41Z 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

Justiciability of Access to Reproductive Health: A Comparative Study of India and Nepal Sangroula, Geeta Pathak

2025-07-01T00:00:00Z Gawas, V.M. http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7833 2026-04-16T10:45:10Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Judiciary as the guardian of civil liberties in India: A constitutional and jurisprudential analysis Gawas, V.M. The judiciary in India stands as the constitutional guardian and defender of civil liberties-the foundational pillars of democracy that protect citizens against arbitrary state action. Civil liberties encompass the right to equality, freedom of speech, privacy, and personal liberty, which derive their authority from the Indian Constitution, particularly Part III. Through landmark judgments such as Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), and Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court has expanded the contours of fundamental rights, emphasizing that liberty and dignity are intrinsic to human existence. This research explores the judiciary's interpretative evolution, its role in checking legislative and executive excesses, and the challenges it faces in the digital age. It argues that an independent judiciary is indispensable for maintaining the balance between individual rights and collective interests in a constitutional democracy. The paper concludes that judicial review, constitutional morality, and progressive interpretation remain the most potent instruments in safeguarding civil liberties in contemporary India.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Gawas, V.M. http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7832 2026-04-16T10:46:22Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Evolving interpretation of due process in criminal justice in India Gawas, V.M. The concept of due process in Indian criminal justice has evolved significantly since the adoption of the Constitution. Rooted in Articles 21 and 22, the principle ensures that personal liberty is not deprived arbitrarily and that all legal processes are fair, just, and reasonable. Through landmark judicial pronouncements such as Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), Kharak Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1964), Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997), and recent cases including Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017) and Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018), the Indian judiciary has expanded the notion of due process to encompass privacy, equality, dignity, and protection against arbitrary action. This study examines the historical evolution, judicial interpretation, and contemporary application of due process in India's criminal justice system, highlighting the dynamic role of the judiciary in safeguarding individual rights.

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