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Petitioner stated that due lack of proper guidelines and clear instructions, neither the Central Government nor the State Government of Assam is coming forward with any concrete step to redress the grievance of the transgender community.
Supreme Court said that the reservation for the Persons with disabilities has been treated as Horizontal Reservation i.e. the reservation under Clause (1) of Article 16, and not the Vertical reservation i.e. the reservation under Clause (4) of Article 16 of the Constitution of India.
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The instant PIL was filed on behalf of the parents of the youth who drowned in the Chenab River under mysterious circumstances and whose body was later found in Pakistan.
“When the liberty of a person is imperiled, immediate action should be taken by the relevant authorities”
The Court referred to Fathima Thasneem v. State of Kerala, 2018 SCC OnLine Ker 5267, wherein it was held that there may be a fundamental right for a student to choose a dress but there is also a fundamental right of establishing, managing and administering an educational institution.
“Many LGBTIQA+ youth face familial rejection, often from an early age. This rejection can take a devastating toll on individuals and isolate them from physical, emotional and economic resources that are essential to their well-being. In such cases, it is important to recognise the family as a site of violence and control for many queer women, who they need protection from rather than any “guardianship”.
The Court opined that entitlement to leave encashment is integral to the fundamental rights enshrined under Art. 19(1)(f) and Art. 31 of the Constitution and administrative instruction lacking the force of law cannot override constitutional protections.
Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 — Ss. 127 and 129 — Penalty imposed for transportation of consignment without proper e-way
The ECJ stated that obligation to insert fingerprints into the storage medium of identity cards constitutes a limitation of the fundamental right to privacy and protection of personal data, which are guaranteed by the ECHR.
Supreme Court quashed and set aside the condition imposed by the Orissa High Court restricting involvement in political activities.
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court unequivocally dismissed the antiquated notion of ‘pardanashin,’ affirming that a woman’s dignity transcends cultural stereotypes like the veil. Upholding fundamental rights, the court emphasized that dignity is intrinsic to every individual, irrespective of religious practices.
“It is submitted that a one-time private, and non-commercial event is being held at various locations in the complex and there is no provision contained in any law, that prohibit Respondents 3 and 4 from inviting guests to view their facilities, especially for non-commercial purposes.”
The 5-Judge Constitution Bench heard a batch of cases challenging the controversial electoral bonds scheme over three days, before reserving the verdict in November.
by Siddharth R. Gupta*
Cite as: 2024 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 10
“It is a policy decision and the criteria prescribed by the advertisement, whether it is relating to age and/or the essential qualification, cannot be interfered with.”
by Siddharth R. Gupta*
Cite as: 2024 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 2
The High Court observed that Rule 214 of Assam Police Manual has rendered itself archaic and needs to be amended in accordance with the laws laid down by the Supreme Court.
“Even otherwise, trite law it is in service jurisprudence that a stigmatic order passed on ground of alleged misconduct cannot be sustained unless a proper enquiry in accordance with law has been conducted.”
In a verbose verdict running into 366 pages, the 5-judge Constitution Bench of Dr DY Chandrachud, CJI and Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S. Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli, PS Narasimha, JJ wrote 4 opinions on the Same Sex Marriage matter where they agreed on some points and disagreed on others.