Constitutional Law

Supreme Court settles reservation in promotions for persons with disabilities: Siddaraju vs. State of Karnataka (2020) INSC 26 (14 January 2020)

/ Aniruddha Bose, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 16(1), Constitutional Law with Article 16(4), Judges, Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 with Section 33, R.F. Nariman, Reservation in Promotions, V. Ramasubramanian

Supreme Court Clarifies Reservation in Promotions for Persons with Disabilities Date of the Judgment: 14 January 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 26 Judges: R.F. Nariman, J., Aniruddha Bose, J., V. Ramasubramanian, J. Can persons with disabilities be given reservation in promotions? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question, clarifying the extent of reservation for […]

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Supreme Court Directs Retiral Benefits for IG Rank Officer Despite Medical Unfitness: Shamsher Singh Sandhu vs. Union of India (2020)

/ Ajay Rastogi, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 142, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Judges, Medical Fitness, Promotion, Retiral Benefits, Service Law

Supreme Court Directs Retiral Benefits for IG Rank Officer Despite Medical Unfitness: Shamsher Singh Sandhu vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an officer who was promoted to the rank of Inspector General of Police (IG) and subsequently reverted due to medical unfitness, is entitled to retiral benefits of the IG rank. CASE TYPE:

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Supreme Court Addresses Delhi’s Air and Water Pollution Crisis, Issues Stringent Directives (13 January 2020)

/ Air Pollution, Arun Mishra, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 21, Deepak Gupta, Environmental Law, Fundamental Rights, Judges, The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Water Pollution

Supreme Court Directs Action on Air and Water Pollution in Delhi NCR LEGAL ISSUE: Addressing the escalating issue of environmental pollution, particularly air and water pollution, in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 13 January

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National and State Child Rights Commissions: Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction in child trafficking case (13 January 2020)

/ Aniruddha Bose, Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 with Section 13, Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 with Section 24, Constitutional Law, Deepak Gupta, Functions of Commission, Judges

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights vs. Dr. Rajesh Kumar: Supreme Court clarifies powers of Child Rights Commissions Date of the Judgment: 13 January 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 19 Judges: Deepak Gupta, J., Aniruddha Bose, J. When a child’s rights are violated, who steps in to protect them? The Supreme Court of India recently

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Supreme Court Declares Internet Access a Fundamental Right Under Article 19: Anuradha Bhasin vs. Union of India (2020)

/ B.R. Gavai, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 144, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 19(1)(a), Constitutional Law with Article 19(1)(g), Fundamental Rights, Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 with Section 5, Judges, N.V. Ramana, R. Subhash Reddy

Supreme Court Declares Internet Access a Fundamental Right Under Article 19: Anuradha Bhasin vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the freedom of speech and expression and the freedom to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business over the Internet is a part of the fundamental rights under Part

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Supreme Court Upholds Right to Property: Vidya Devi vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2020)

/ Ajay Rastogi, Compensation, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 300A, Fundamental Rights, Indu Malhotra, Judges, Land Acquisition, Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Right to Property

Supreme Court Upholds Right to Property: Vidya Devi vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State can dispossess a citizen of their property without due process of law and payment of compensation. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition/Constitutional Law Case Name: Vidya Devi vs. The State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors. Judgment Date: January

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Supreme Court Upholds West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act: Sk. Md. Rafique vs. Managing Committee (06 January 2020)

/ Appointment of Teachers, Arun Mishra, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 29, Constitutional Law with Article 30, Education Law, Fundamental Rights, Judges, Minority Educational Institutions, Right to Administer, Uday Umesh Lalit, West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act, 2008, West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act, 2008 with Section 10, West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act, 2008 with Section 11, West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act, 2008 with Section 8

Supreme Court Upholds West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act: Sk. Md. Rafique vs. Managing Committee Date of the Judgment: 06 January 2020 Citation: Civil Appeal No.5808 of 2017 Judges: Arun Mishra, J. and Uday Umesh Lalit, J. Can the State regulate the appointment of teachers in minority-aided educational institutions? The Supreme Court of India addressed

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Supreme Court Clarifies Pay Scales for Tamil Nadu Drivers: P. Singaravelan vs. The District Collector, Tiruppur (2019)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 14, Government Employees, Judges, Krishna Murari, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, Pay Scales, Service Law, Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court Clarifies Pay Scales for Tamil Nadu Drivers: P. Singaravelan vs. The District Collector, Tiruppur (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of pay scale rules for government employees. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: P. Singaravelan & Ors. Etc. Etc. vs. The District Collector, Tiruppur and DT & Ors. Etc. Etc. Judgment Date: 18 December 2019

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Supreme Court Quashes Detention Order Due to Stale Grounds and Procedural Lapses: Khaja Bilal Ahmed vs. State of Telangana (2019)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 with Section 167(2), Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 136, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Hrishikesh Roy, Judges, Preventive Detention, Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986, Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986 with Section 12, Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986 with Section 3

Supreme Court Quashes Detention Order Due to Stale Grounds and Procedural Lapses: Khaja Bilal Ahmed vs. State of Telangana (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a detention order based on stale criminal cases and without proper confirmation is valid under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Preventive Detention) Case Name: Khaja Bilal

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Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Delhi Gang Rape Case: Akshay Kumar Singh’s Review Petition Dismissed (2019)

/ A. S. Bopanna, Ashok Bhushan, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 137, Constitutional Law with Article 145, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 376, Judges, Offences Against Human Body, R. Banumathi, Supreme Court Rules, 2013, Supreme Court Rules, 2013 with Order XLVII Rule 1

Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Delhi Gang Rape Case: Akshay Kumar Singh’s Review Petition Dismissed (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of a judgment confirming conviction and death penalty in a criminal case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Akshay Kumar Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi) Judgment Date: 18 December 2019 Date of the Judgment: 18

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Supreme Court Expands Definition of ‘Government Hospital’ for Doctor Recruitment in Bihar: Dr. (Major) Meeta Sahai vs. State of Bihar (2019) INSC 978 (17 December 2019)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 243G, Constitutional Law with Article 309, Constitutional Law with Article 47, Deepak Gupta, Government Hospital, Judges, Recruitment, Service Law, Surya Kant, Work Experience

Supreme Court Expands Definition of ‘Government Hospital’ for Doctor Recruitment in Bihar Date of the Judgment: 17 December 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 978 Judges: Deepak Gupta, J., Surya Kant, J. Can work experience in any non-private hospital be considered for recruitment of doctors in Bihar? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a

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Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage: Supreme Court Grants Divorce in Munish Kakkar vs. Nidhi Kakkar (2019)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 142, Divorce, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 with Section 13(1)(ia), Judges, K.M. Joseph, Sanjay Kishan Kaul

Supreme Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage: Munish Kakkar vs. Nidhi Kakkar (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a divorce can be granted on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage, even when it is not a statutory ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Dispute/Divorce Case Name:

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