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All India Tourist Buses Cannot Be Operated As Stage Carriages : Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Friday passed an interim order directing that all India tourist vehicles cannot be permitted to operate as stage carriers. The Court also directed that authorities can take appropriate actions against tourist buses with all India tourist permits that operate as stage carriages.Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh also directed the petitioners who were tourist bus operators to...
PIL In Patna High Court Challenges Bihar Law Increasing Reservation To 65%; Says SEBC Quota Need Not Be Proportionate To Population
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Patna High Court challenging the recent amendment passed by the Bihar Legislature to increase the reservation for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes from the existing 50% to 65%.The petition challenges constitutional validity of the Bihar Reservation (for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled...
Constitution Day Special Quiz : Answers To MCQs On Constitution [Part 2]
The answers to the Constitution Day Special Quiz [Part 2] are here . Part 1 can be read here.1. What is the significance of Constitution Day celebrated on 26th November in India?a. Adoption of the Constitutionb. Enactment of the first constitutional amendmentc. Commencement of the Constitutiond. Ratification of fundamental rightsAnswer : a. Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the...
'Ink Of Kesavananda Bharati Judgement May Fade, Words Will Not': Justice Dipankar Datta at Nani Palkhiwala Memorial Conclave
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences ("NUJS") hosted the Nani A. Palkhiwala Memorial Conclave, supported by the Tata Group.The event consisted of a constitutional law quiz competition and an essay presentation on the Scope and Formulation of Judicial Review and Promulgation of Ordinances.The Chief Guest's Address was delivered by Justice Dipankar Datta, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, who remembered Nani Palkhivala as one of the 'foremost thinkers of modern India' and...
Constitution Day Quiz : Answers To Multiple Choice Questions On Constitution [Part 1]
The answers of the Constitution Day Special Quiz(Part 1) are given below :1. In Supriyo v. Union of India, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held :(a) Right to marry is a fundamental right.(b) Right to marry is not a fundamental right.(c) Right to marry is not a fundamental right but the right to recognition of a civil union is a fundamental right.(d) (b) and (c) .Answer : (b)....
Holding CLAT Only In English Makes Legal Profession Biased Against Rural & Marginalised Persons: CJI DY Chandrachud
In a commemorative event marking the centenary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's law practice, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud pointed out the challenges faced by individuals from marginalised backgrounds in the legal profession. “They don't have social, or cultural capital or access to resources. Example- Coaching centres", he said. Pointing out that people from marginalised backgrounds are...
Supreme Court's Doors Will Always Remain Open For Citizens: CJI DY Chandrachud Promises On Constitution Day
On the occasion of India’s 75th Constitution Day, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday (November 26) assured that the doors of the Supreme Court are and will always remain open for citizens to ventilate their grievances. He also insisted that individuals should not be afraid of going to court or view it as a last resort, expressing the hope that owing to the efforts to make...
All India Judicial Service Can Select Brilliant Youngsters For Judiciary : President Droupadi Murmu
In the inaugural session of Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, President Droupadi Murmu put forth a proposal for the establishment of an All India Judicial Service examination. She envisioned a mechanism that would identify and nurture talented individuals from the legal fraternity to become judges. The President expressed her desire to support young, talented, and...
Constitution Day Quiz : MCQs On Constitutional Law [Part 2]
On this Constitution Day, LiveLaw presents to you a Special Quiz on our Constitution. Part 1 can be read here.1. What is the significance of Constitution Day celebrated on 26th November in India?a. Adoption of the Constitutionb. Enactment of the first constitutional amendmentc. Commencement of the Constitutiond. Ratification of fundamental rights2. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting...
On Constitution Day, President Droupadi Murmu Unveils Statue Of Dr BR Ambedkar On Supreme Court Premises
In a tribute to the Chief Architect of the Constitution of India, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar on the premises of the Supreme Court on the Constitution Day.Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal were also present during the ceremony.The majestic 7-foot-tall statue, positioned on the front lawn and garden within the...
Constitution Day Quiz - MCQs On Constitution [Part 1]
On this Constitution Day, LiveLaw presents to you a Special Quiz on our Constitution.1. In Supriyo v. Union of India, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held : (a) Right to marry is a fundamental right.(b) Right to marry is not a fundamental right.(c) Right to marry is not a fundamental right but the right to recognition of a civil union is a fundamental right.(d) (b) and (c) .2. ...
Lack Of State Intervention Allows Dominant Social Groups To Oppress Historically Marginalised Sections : CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while delivering the keynote address on “Identity, the Individual and the State: New Paths to Liberty,” said that lack of State intervention allowed socially dominant groups to oppress historically marginalised sections.“Traditionally, liberty has been understood as an absence of State interference in a person’s right to make choices....