Constitutional Obligation Archives

Bombay HC imposes Rs 25, 000 deterrent fine for nylon manja use; fixes parental responsibility, sets up victim welfare fund

“It is the duty of the parents to make known to their child the consequences of his/her action and to make aware the child what is good and what is bad for him/her and others.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘State bears constitutional and moral obligation to uphold rights of disabled prisoners’; SC issues directions for improved accessibility and care

“We make it clear that these directions are issued in the larger public interest to uphold the dignity, and healthcare rights of prisoners with disabilities in all custodial settings. The obligations herein are rooted in India’s constitutional guarantees, statutory mandates, and international human rights commitments.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Constitutional obligation on States to ensure clean environment; Himachal Pradesh HC dismisses petition challenging NGT’s jurisdiction over eco-sensitive areas

“Record and statistics revealed unplanned development particularly of hotels, lodges, home stays which was in violation of sustainable development. Therefore, exercise of power on the general issue in the Original Application cannot be termed to be suo-moto.”

Case Briefs High Courts

HP HC | Court is under Constitutional obligation to safeguard the interests of the victim, accused, society, and State; Bail granted

Himachal Pradesh High Court: Anoop Chitkara, J., allowed a bail petition of an accused who was under arrest due to an FIR