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“The constitutional promise of equality is not merely formal but substantive, requiring the State to take affirmative measures to ensure that PwD and PwBD can meaningfully participate in all spheres of life, including professional education.”
“Even after 75 years of the existence of the Constitution, the law enforcement machinery of the State is either ignorant or does not care for one of the most important fundamental rights conferred on the citizens of India under Article 19 (1)(a) of the Constitution”.
The Court reiterated that informing the arrestee about the grounds at the time of arrest and providing a written copy of the same within 24 hours of arrest was sufficient compliance of Article 22(1) of the Constitution.
by Devadipta Das* and Shradha Pandey**
“This Court is required to draw a balance between the right of the petitioner to travel abroad and also the right of the department to duly proceed with the enquiry against the petitioner.”
The Court held that the petitioner’s case is not covered by the expression “proceedings in respect of an offence alleged to have been committed by the applicant are pending before a criminal Court in India”.
The Court stated that mere fact that at present hospitalisation was not required and the applicant can be treated on outpatient basis did not disentitle the applicant from grant of medical bail.
“Excessive bail is no bail. To grant bail and thereafter to impose excessive and onerous conditions, is to take away with the left hand what is given with the right”
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”.
Kerala High Court noted that the woman is well-employed at NATPAC, Thiruvananthapuram, and is about 27 years old
The Court stated that the respondent took filmsy stand which was not acceptable and this was another glaring example of delay and laches on the respondents’ part for not extending the retirement benefits.
The Central Delhi Court Bar Association is recognized as the official Bar Association for the Rouse Avenue District Court Complex overriding the authority of the Bar Council of Delhi to establish such associations under the Bar Association Rules of 2019.
“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.”
“The freedom of expression is a fundamental right in a democratic society which is governed by a rule of law. The producer of the film has a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution which permits him to allude to true incidents with his perspective.”
“In a society like ours, job more often than not, happens to be predominant source of livelihood and therefore snatching away a job, virtually amounts to taking away the means of livelihood of the employee.”
“Power of the Government of India to expel foreigners is absolute and unlimited and no provision of the Constitution can curtail the Government’s power to expel foreign nationals.”
It is a personal choice and fundamental right of an individual, though a convict, and his wife who is a free citizen to have a child together for protecting and saving their lineage which must be respected by a Court of law.
“The passport has been seized in contravention of the existing laws in operation and such an exercise is unwarranted and is in violation of Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution.”
Supreme Court reiterated that there is no right vested over an application made which is pending seeking lease of a Government land or over the minerals beneath the soil in any type of land over which the Government has a vested right and regulatory control.
Allahabad High Court directed the State to file an affidavit indicating therein the progress towards allotment of funds towards providing basic amenities to women in Police Stations