This compilation has been prepared by Soumya Shefali Chandrakar, a first-year law student of Hidayatullah National Law University. State of Madras vs. Smt. Champakan Dorairajan This was the first major case concerning reservations in the Republic of India. Also, it led to the 1st Constitutional amendment. the Supreme Court sustained the Madras High Court judgement and struck down the Government Order passed in 1927 in the Madras Presidency. The G.O had provided caste-based reservation in government jobs and college seats. The Supreme Court’s verdict held that providing such reservations was in violation of Article 16 (2) of the Indian Constitution. M.R. Balaji v. State…
Author: Soumya Shefali Chandrakar
A Ab antique- of old; of an ancient date. Ab initio- from the very beginning. Ab intra- from inside; within. Ab extra- from outside. Actus reas- a guilty act. Ad hoc- formed for a particular purpose. Ad idem- to the same point or matter; of the same mind. Ad infinitum- to an indefinite extent. Ad informandum judicis- for the judge’s information. Ad rerferendum- subject to reference. Ad valorem- according to the value. Alieni juris- of another’s right. Aliunde- from elsewhere. Alieno solo- in another’s land. Alibi- a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act is…
This article is written by Soumya Shefali Chandrakar, a first-year law student of Hidayatullah National Law University Prostitution is considered as one of the oldest professions in the world. Yet, in present scenario the sex workers or prostitute comes under the most vulnerable sections of society. whether it be violence, cruelty, atrocities or the web of laws which punishes them. They have to face the worst working conditions and are the one whose rights have always been violated. Most women do not choose prostitution; rather they are forced into this work because of drug addiction, poverty, lack of education and lack of…
Definition of bailment – “A ‘bailment’ is the delivery of goods by one person to another for some purpose, upon a contract that they shall, when the purpose is accomplished, be returned or otherwise disposed of according to the directions of the person delivering them. The person delivering the goods is called the ‘bailor’. The person to whom they are delivered is called the ‘bailee’.” According to section 148 there are two essentials of bailment; Delivery of goods- Delivery of possession of goods from one person to another. Return of goods after the purpose is achieved, or their disposal according…
Case title: Nandini Satpathy vs Dani (P.L.) And Anr on 7 April, 1978 Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: J. Jaswant Singh, V.D. Tulzapurkar and V.R. Krishna Iyer. Parties: Petitioner: Nandini Satpathy Respondent: DANI (P.L.) AND ANR. Citation: 1978 AIR 1025, 1978 SCR (3) 608 Facts of the case: A complaint was filed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vigilance, against the appellant, the former Chief Minister of Orissa and one-time Minister at the National level under the under section 179 IPC before the Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate Sadar, Cuttack, and was directed to appear before the Vigilance Police Station, Cuttack, in…
This article is written by Soumya Shefali Chandrakar, a first-year law student of Hidayatullah National Law University. Table of Contents. Introduction The Epidemics and pandemics in India 19th century 20th century 21st century History of the 1897 Epidemic Disease Act Provisions of the 1897 Epidemic Disease Act Examples of implementation Implementing the Epidemic Disease Act to tackle COVID-19 Limitations of the act The Epidemic Disease (amendment) Ordinance 2020 Conclusion Introduction The public health and sanitation are included within the state list. However, India’s central government and state government both are empowered to manage health related matters. Short while ago, many…
This article is written by Soumya Shefali Chandrakar, a first-year law student of Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. Whenever the interest of public at large is affected it is the duty of the government and the courts to look into the matter as soon as possible. However, as there is huge number of cases pending before courts, it becomes challenging for the courts to look into every matter promptly. Whether the problems be related to social injustice, atrocities against vulnerable sections of society or environmental pollution or anything. It should be addressed on time; Therefore, it is indeed a matter…
This article is written by Soumya Shefali Chandrakar, a first-year law student of Hidayatullah National Law University. Table of contents:· Who is a consumer?· Who can file a complaint?· Where to file a complaint?· How to decide jurisdiction?· When can complaint be made?· How to file a complaint?· Steps/procedure to file a complaint in consumer fora?· What are the remedies/reliefs available to consumer?· When can an appeal be made?· What is the time limit for filing the complaint?· Is there any provision to challenge forum’s order in HC?· How to lodge a consumer complaint online? India is the fastest growing…
