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“Right to life does not mean mere right to exist but to live with dignity. Such a right cannot be and ought not be curtailed on the ground that petitioner father’s is an accused in pending cases.”
“Water is an invaluable and precious natural resource essential for the survival of all living beings. We cannot imagine life without water. Let it be animals, plants, they require water to complete their daily metabolic activity.”
“The conditions in the Union Territory of J&K are entirely different … this part of the Country has been reeling under militancy for the last more than three decades, as such, the State is justified in dealing with the crimes relating to terrorism in a manner that is different from dealing with similar crimes in Delhi.”
“Whether the proceeding against the accused shall be called as prosecution or it would be a persecution. Whether it’s a persecution or be it a prosecution but in anyway it must come to an end within a reasonable period.”
“Motherhood is one of the most profound and rewarding experiences in a woman’s life. It is a blessing that transcends societal boundaries, cultural norms and professional roles.”
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.
The allegations against the accused are that he was allegedly involved in anti-national activities but only a mobile phone was recovered from him containing objectionable photographs of arms and ammunition. There was no other recovery either of firearms or any other incriminating material.
“It is the bounden duty of the State, as per the Constitutional obligations casted upon it, to protect the life and liberty of every citizen.”
“Food adulteration is an increasingly recognized global public health problem… Adulteration or contamination of natural food product is one of the major challenges in today’s society.”
The Court stated that to speak or not to speak has always been a dilemma for a person called for giving his statement before the Customs Officer, Central Sales Tax Officer, Police Officer etc, as the implications are serious.
There is a distinction between “Law and Order” and “Public Order”, i.e., offences that target specific individuals fall under the category of “Law and Order” and it is only when the criminal activities of an individual adversely affect the public at large that their conduct is deemed to disturb “Public Order”.
The Court criticised the investigating officer and the treating doctor for not informing the survivor’s family about the pregnancy and the option for termination, considering the survivor’s minor status and health risks.
“The act of terminating services of the petitioners, so as to deprive them of the benefits of Government Resolution was illegal and contrary to the principles of natural justice.”
Recording statements at unearthly hours definitely results in deprivation of a person’s sleep, a basic human right of an individual.
“Though the surety must be a sufficient surety, the quantum of the bond to be executed cannot be made to depend on the amount involved in criminal cases. Courts must of necessity, bear in mind that a criminal proceeding is not instituted to recover the money, if any, involved in a crime”.
“A perusal of syllabus of the Madarsa Board shows that the education provided therein is only of languages and Islam as a religion with a little touch of maths etc. The modern subjects including science are only optional and entire school education can be completed without studying modern subjects.”
“Investigating Agency seeks proclamation order from the court concerned so as to exert the pressure upon the person concerned and the court concerned without taking care of specific procedure issues proclamation under Sections 82/83 CrPC in a cursory and mechanical manner.”
“While one cannot quibble with the broad proposition that a person, while exercising his right to free speech, cannot make reckless utterances, which tantamount to defaming another person, it has certain exception like utterances made during Parliamentary or Judicial proceedings.”
“Under Article 47 read with Article 21 of the Constitution, it is the obligation of State to ensure a robust public health system.”
“Office Memorandum issued by Ministry of Home Affairs permits Banks to issue a request for opening a Look Out Circular, in exceptional cases, even if they are not covered by its guidelines, even in such cases, the same can be issued only if departure of such person is detrimental to sovereignty/security of India.”