Ullmann v. United States, 350 U.S. 422; 76 S. Ct. 497; 100 L. Ed. 511 (1956) Facts—Congress in 1954 passed the Immunity Act providing that whenever, in the judgment of a U.S. attorney, the testimony of any witness, or the production of books, papers, or other evidence by any witness, in any case or proceeding …
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Dickerson v. United States, 530 U.S. 428; 120 S. Ct. 2326; 147 L. Ed. 2d 405 (2000) Facts—In 1968 Congress adopted legislation designed to modify Miranda v. Arizona (1966) so as to accept voluntary confessions even in cases where police officers had not read defendants their rights. On the basis of Miranda, a U.S. District …
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Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25; 92 S. Ct. 2006; 32 L. Ed. 2d 530 (1972) Facts—A Florida court convicted Argersinger of carrying a concealed weapon. He was indigent and was unable to afford a lawyer. The offense was punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Argersinger was sentenced to …
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Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436; 86 S. Ct. 1602; 16 L. Ed. 2d 694 (1966) Facts—This decision consolidated four cases that came from Arizona, New York, California, and the federal courts. In each the law enforcement officials had taken the defendant into custody and had interrogated him for the purpose of obtaining a confession. …
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Escobedo v. Illinois, 378 U.S. 478; 84 S. Ct. 1758; 12 L. Ed. 2d 977 (1964) Facts—Danny Escobedo was convicted of fatally shooting his brother-in- law in Chicago. During the police questioning following his arrest, he was not permitted to consult with the attorney he had retained and who was at police headquarters. In the …
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Article 75 of the Constitution of India: Other provisions as to Ministers. 75. Other provisions as to Ministers.—(1) The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. 1[(1A) The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the …
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Article 74 of the Constitution of India: Council of Ministers to aid and advise President. 74. Council of Ministers to aid and advise President.—1[(1) There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with …
Article 73 of the Constitution of India: Extent of executive power of the Union. 73. Extent of executive power of the Union.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive power of the Union shall extend— (a) to the matters with respect to which Parliament has power to make laws; and (b) to the …
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Article 72 of the Constitution of India: Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases. 72. Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.—(1) The President shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions …
Article 71 of the Constitution of India: Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President. 1[71. Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President.—(1) All doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired …
