The classification of Marathas as a socially and educationally backward class was unreasonable as they belonged to a politically dominant caste with significant economic resources. The court also concluded that the majority opinion in the Indra Sawhney case was correct and that the limit of 50 percent for caste-based reservations did not need consideration by a larger bench.
The Court observed that any criticism of the judiciary or judges that would hinder the administration of justice or put it in jeopardy must be avoided. This attempt results in the contempt of court procedures. All criticisms of the judiciary must be perfectly rational, sober, and stem from the highest motives without being tainted by... Read more » Read more »
Section 18A – SC/ST Act, 1989 – Constitutional Validity – The Apex Court, observed that provisions of Section 438 Cr.PC shall not apply to the cases under Act. However, if the complaint does not make out a prima facie case for applicability of the provisions of the Act of 1989, the bar created by section... Read more » Read more »
The renewal of a passport when a criminal case is pending against an individual in India poses a complex and intriguing legal dilemma. The question before the constitutional courts is whether an accused can renew their passport like any other citizen without prior permission or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the trial court... Read more »
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