Even Men Do Not Have a Right to enter some Temples: Centre is Before Supreme Court in Sabarimala Reference Case.
. Introduction A reference case involving the Supreme Court of India is the Sabarimala reference case, which is one of…
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Sabarimala Reference Day 3: Developments in Supreme Court.
Introduction On Day 3, the Supreme Court of India resumed the long- pending Sabarimala reference issue that has the capacity…
The Supreme Court Gives Justice to Short Service Officers in the Indian Navy: A Decision by Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh
Background of the Case Some Short Service Commission Officers went to court because they were not given Permanent Commission in…
Unequal Playing Field: Supreme Court Questions Army’s Evaluation of Women Officers
The Supreme Court of India is looking into the issue of fairness in the Indian Army focusing on women officers.…
Supreme Court Quashes Calcutta High Court Order Denying 65 Year Retirement Benefit: Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Manoj Misra Upholds Equality in Service Rules
The Indian Supreme Court has made an important judgment in a case relating to the death of a child Subha…
Locomotor Disability and Retirement Rights: Justice Manoj Misra on Equality in Service Conditions
As a result of a decision made by the Supreme Court, retirement age extension benefits for disabled government employees cannot be restricted to only one form of disability. Until the policy was withdrawn, it allowed for a portion of the benefits to be provided to an employee who had a locomotor handicap.
Supreme Court Justice J.B. Pardiwala Rules in Favour of Disabled Employees Upholding Legitimate Expectation and Equality in Kerala Government Service Benefits Case
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court’s Justice J.B. Pardiwala held that Kerala’s attempt to withdraw probation, promotion, and seniority rights from disabled employees violated legitimate expectation and equality guarantees.
Examining the Constitutionality of Muslim Reservation in Karnataka?
The problem of Muslim reservation in Karnataka continues to be a complicated and nuanced issue. While the reservation policy is justified as a need to empower an historically disadvantaged group still suffering socio-economic disadvantages, critics point out that reserving positions on a purely religious basis goes against the constitutional principle of equality and will splinter society on communal lines.
Should Judges Be Exempt from Airport Security Checks?
The issue of exempting judges from airport screening depends on weighing judicial dignity against public safety. Those in favor posit that judges, being constitutional officials, are entitled to privileges similar to diplomats, in respect for their dignified position and avoiding inconvenience. Critics respond that security is not open to debate in terms of equality before the law and potential misuse or impersonation. In India, there is no express exemption in terms of aviation security regulations, although discretionary courtesies are occasionally given. International practices differ, with some countries offering exemptions. The problem highlights institutional respect versus uniform security measures, necessitating a sophisticated policy response.