Testing the Constitution: Karnataka’s Caste Census and the 50% Reservation Ceiling
The elaborate social structure of India with its centuries of practices of caste hierarchies governed by traditions still struggles against…
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Justice M.S. Janarthanam: Champion of Tamil Nadu’s 69% Reservation Policy Passed Away
Justice M.S. Janarthanam, a former judge of the Madras high court led the battle to protect the 69% reservation policy of Tamil Nadu. The laws of social justice in the state and beyond were substantially fortified through his law practice with regards to the sub-quotas and rights of backward classes.
Punjab & Haryana High Court Rules: Second Wife as Nominee Entitled to Compassionate Appointment After Husband’s Death
Significance and ImpactThe ruling of the Punjab & Haryana High Court in CWP-19578 of 2023 illustrates the manner in which courts exercise equilibrium amid formalities of law and social justice. The judgment, in allowance of compassionate appointment of a second wife within the service rules, emphasizes equity, principles of nomination, and dependency safeguard.
From Bombay High Court to Supreme Court Justice Abhay S. Oka’s Key Rulings on Civil Liberties and Social Justice
Justice Oka has championed rights of slum dwellers, upheld environmental safeguards, protected free speech, ensured humanitarian care during COVID-19, and clarified federal powers, blending deep empathy with strict legal principles.
Caste Census and the Constitution: Analyzing the Legal and Political Dimensions of Bihar & Karnataka
Through the implementation of constitutional legislation, social justice, and political strategy, the concept of a caste census in India is brought together. In spite of the fact that the Constitution has provisions such as Article 340 for the purpose of researching backward classes, the Supreme Court has limited reservations to fifty percent and emphasized the importance of scientific evidence for any increase.