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Category: Constitution

Constitution

‘Jallikattu’ and ‘Bullock Cart Race’ is upheld – Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017 does not go contrary to the Articles 51-A (g) and 51-A(h) and it does not violate the provisions of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India – Tamil Nadu Amendment Act is not a piece of colourable legislation

May 31, 2023 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CONSTITUTION BENCH THE ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : K.M. Joseph, Ajay…

Compensation Constitution

BURDEN OF PROVING A VALID TICKET LIES ON THE RAILWAY ADMINISTRATION FOR COMPENSATION – Railway Administration shall be liable to pay compensation as prescribed – Appellants are held entitled for compensation to the tune of Rs. 4,00,000/- along with interest @ 7% p.a. from the date of filing the claim application till its realisation.

May 23, 2023 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH KAMUKAYI AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Surya Kant and J.K. Maheshwari, JJ. ) Civil…

Constitution

Doctrine of legitimate expectation – If a state is allowed to make promises, and rescind the same without justification or explanation, it would lead to a situation wherein every action of the state would be bereft of accountability, and every person governed by the laws of this country would live in a state of fear and unrest, causing a chilling effect on the civil liberties of the people.

May 14, 2023 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH M/S. K.B. TEA PRODUCT PVT. LTD. AND ANOTHER — Appellant Vs. COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER, SILIGURI AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : M.R. Shah…

Constitution Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 – It shall be ensured that necessary information regarding the constitution and composition of the ICCs/LCs/ICs, details of the e-mail IDs and contact numbers of the designated person(s), the procedure prescribed for submitting an online complaint, as also the relevant rules, regulations and internal policies are made readily available on the website of the concerned Authority/Functionary/ Organisation/Institution/Body

May 14, 2023 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH AURELIANO FERNANDES — Appellant Vs. STATE OF GOA AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : A.S. Bopanna and Hima Kohli, JJ. ) Civil Appeal…

Constitution

Senior Advocates – An interview process would allow for a more personal and in-depth examination of the candidate – An interview also enables a more holistic assessment, particularly as the Senior Advocate designation is an honour conferred to exceptional advocates – A Senior Advocate is also required to be very articulate and precise within a given timeframe, which are values that can be easily assessed during an interview.

May 14, 2023 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH MS. INDIRA JAISING — Appellant Vs. SUPREME COURT OF INDIA, THROUGH SECRETARY GENERAL — Respondent ( Before : Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Ahsanuddin Amanullah and…

Constitution

Shiv Sena Case – Appointment of Mr. Shinde – Speaker by recognising the action of a faction of the SSLP without determining whether they represented the will of the political party acted contrary to the provisions of the Tenth Schedule, the 1986 Rules, and the Act of 1956 – Decision of the Speaker recognising Mr. Shinde as the Leader is illegal.

May 14, 2023 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CONSTITUTION BENCH SUBHASH DESAI — Appellant Vs. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, GOVERNOR OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI., MR Shah,…

Constitution

State of Meghalaya seeks to assert its right to do business in lotteries under Article 298(b) and its executive power to do so would be subject to parliamentary legislation, viz., the Act of 1998, the grievances raised by it in that context would constitute disputes which fall squarely within the four corners of Article 131 of the Constitution.

May 14, 2023 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH STATE OF MEGHALAYA — Appellant Vs. UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjay Kumar. JJ. ) Original…

Constitution

Constitution of India, 1950 – Clauses 5 and 6(2) of Fifth Schedule and Article 19(1)(e) – Whether a non Tribal has the right to vote in a Scheduled Area – Right to vote will be governed by Part III of the 1950 Act – Every eligible voter is entitled to be registered in the electoral roll of a constituency, in which he is ordinarily residing – Therefore, any person eligible to vote who is ordinarily residing in the Scheduled Area has a right to vote, even if he is a non­ Tribal.

May 14, 2023 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH ADIVASIS FOR SOCIAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION — Appellant Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Abhay S. Oka and…

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Election Laws

Election Law – Allegation of corrupt practice – As material facts regarding allegations of corrupt practice have not been pleaded, the election petition does not disclose any cause of action as far as the ground of corrupt practice is concerned.

May 31, 2023 sclaw
Service

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May 31, 2023 sclaw
Service

Judicial officers Pension – – SCOI vide Orders dated 27.07.2022 and 18.01.2023 already directed that all arrears of pay be cleared by 30.06.2023 – In this regard, it is directed that compliance affidavits must be filed by all States and Union Territories by 30.07.2023 that the arrears of pay have been positively credited into the accounts of the concerned officers

May 31, 2023 sclaw
Constitution

‘Jallikattu’ and ‘Bullock Cart Race’ is upheld – Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017 does not go contrary to the Articles 51-A (g) and 51-A(h) and it does not violate the provisions of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India – Tamil Nadu Amendment Act is not a piece of colourable legislation

May 31, 2023 sclaw