Reservation Policies in India
Reservation as a concept is very wide. Different people understand reservation to mean different things. One view of reservation as a generic
Scheduled Caste
Community Certificate cannot be declared fake without hearing the certificate holder: Supreme Court
In the case at hand, as the right to be heard was denied to the community certificate holder, the burden of proof to disprove the nature of the certificate, had not been discharged. Hence, the Supreme Court presumed the community certificate to be genuine.
Procedures for empanelment of lawyers in Banks not in compliance with Constitutional mandate; Madras HC directs Nationalised Banks to reform their system of selection
Madras High Court said that whether it is contractual employment, temporary engagements or otherwise, the procedure to be adopted by Banks must be transparent and in compliance with the mandates of the Constitution.
[Enrolment fees] Supreme Court issues notices to Union Government, Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils
Supreme Court will be examining the validity of exorbitant enrolment fees charged by State Bar Councils
Allahabad High Court suspends one-year sentence of UP Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Gupta in a 9-Year-old assault case
Allahabad High Court released Nandi on bail on his furnishing a personal bond with two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Court concerned, subject to deposition of fine
Kerala High Court declares election of A. Raja, void
The Court found the records of family register conspicuous showing an attempt to fabricate evidence of professing Christianity by A. Raja, who was elected to a seat of Kerala Legislative Assembly reserved for members of Scheduled Caste in Kerala.
Madras High Court directs Police for conducting a public meeting to disseminate information on inter-caste marriages and honour killing
Madras High Court said that it is a laudable object, and we cannot prohibit or prevent such public meeting.
Madras High Court imposes cost of Rs.10,000 on RDO for arbitrary refusal of Kattunayakan Community Certificate to applicant’s son and daughter
Madras High Court quashed the rejection order dated 08-11-2022 passed by the RDO with respect to the petitioner’s applications and remitted back the matters to the RDO for passing fresh orders
Caste-based discrimination in IIT-K| Continuation of proceedings can be a barrier in bringing back cordiality between faculty: Supreme Court disposes of criminal appeal
In a case related to caste-based discrimination against an associate professor of IIT-K by fellow faculty members, the Supreme Court played a conciliatory role and handled a very sensitive matter with equal sensitivity.
Madras High Court finds no irrelevant or extraneous materials in State’s decision of pre-mature release of 13 life convicts; upholds order
In petitions challenging the premature release of 13 life convicts by the State Government, the Madras High Court held that there is no reason to infer that the State has failed to consider relevant materials or passed the order of premature release for extraneous considerations.
Karnataka HC | Charges under Prevention of SC/ ST (Atrocities) Act are applicable only when name of a victim’s caste is taken with the intention to insult and humiliate them
The Karnataka High Court held that merely mentioning an individual’s caste during an altercation with no intention to insult, would not attract the provisions of the SC/ ST Act
Non-Applicant does not have a locus-standi to challenge appointment of Junior Assistants for being a stranger; Madras High Court rejects petition
The recruitment process to any public post should be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. If the candidates are selected by any criterion other than merit and efficiency, the public authority will suffer for all the times to come. It is in the public interest that the process of selection and appointment should be transparent to make it foolproof from corrupt practices.
[Section 438 CrPC] Bombay High Court | Abuses given on phone cannot be said to be within public view to attract the ingredients of offence punishable under Atrocities Act
When a law-abiding citizen is adopting legal procedure and has gone to the Police Station to lodge a report, but his report has not been taken, then, such a person/s deserves to be protected. When prima facie the offences are not attracting the provisions under the Atrocities Act, there was no question of the bar under Section 18 of the Atrocities Act
Supreme Court Constitution Bench 2022 Roundup & the matters to look forward to in 2023
The year 2022 has seen formation of multiple Constitution Benches and its hearings, wherein out of pending 498 Constitution Bench matters, 25
Allahabad High Court sets free rape convict languishing in jail from past 21 years; Showed anguish on authorities for notconsidering him for remission
Allahabad High Court: In an appeal against the judgment passed by Special Judge convicting the accused under Section 376 of
Allahabad High Court| Conditions required for granting permission to a bhumidhar, clearly specified under the U.P Revenue Code and Rules; Other reasons to reject the application, renders discretionary power ultra vires and invalid
Allahabad High Court: In a writ petition filed against the order passed by the Collector under Section 98(1) of U.P.
Kerala High Court explains scope of grant of anticipatory bail in offences under SC/ST Act; true import of ‘knowing’ or ‘knowledge’ under Section 3(2)(va) of the Act
Kerala High Court: In an appeal relating to the grant of anticipatory bail for the commission of offences under Sections
Supreme Court finds High Court and Tribunal finding erroneous for applying standard meant for ad hoc promotions to the case of regular promotions
Supreme Court: In three appeals against an order directing separate zone of consideration for promotion of Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe
Allahabad High Court points out trend of compromise after receiving the compensation from the State; Suggests disbursement only after conviction
Allahabad High Court: Dinesh Kumar Singh, J. in the present case took opportunity to point out a trend that in large number
Allahabad High Court | Section 3 (2) (v) of SC and ST Act, 1989 only attracts by way of documentary evidence to prove that the injured belongs to SC or ST; Conviction and sentence, modified
Allahabad High Court: The Division Bench of Kaushal Jayendra Thaker and Ajai Tyagi, JJ. while deciding an appeal which was