1. Facts of the Case: A public transport bus owned and operated by the Road Transport Corporation (RTC) was involved in an accident. The bus […]
Tag: constitutional law
An M.P. while speaking in the House of People (Lok Sabha) on a motion made defamatory remarks against another member. Can that other member sue him for Defamation? Explain.
Facts of the Case A Member of Parliament (MP) while participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha made certain defamatory statements against another MP. […]
A State Government proposed to conduct a comprehensive house-hold survey in the State for identifying the genuine beneficiaries of the welfare schemes. X filed a Writ Petition against the proposed survey contending that the State Government has no such power under the Scheme of Distribution of Legislative Powers under the Constitution. Discuss?
Facts of the Case The State Government proposed to conduct a comprehensive household survey across the State for the purpose of identifying genuine beneficiaries under […]
A State Legislature enacted a law to regulate money lending in the State. Incidentally the law also touched upon Promissory Notes. Can it be said that the State has encroached upon the legislative domain of the union? Discuss.
1. Facts of the Case: The State Legislature passed an Act to regulate money lending and protect borrowers from exploitation by moneylenders. The legislation prescribed […]
During the period of national emergency all the Fundamental Rights and their operation was suspended by the president. Is such action valid? Decide.
Facts of the Case During the period of a National Emergency, the President of India issued a proclamation under Article 352, stating that all Fundamental […]
A State made a law to regulate the stay and movement of foreigners in that State. Discuss the Constitutional validity of such a law.
Facts of the Case A State Government enacted a law to regulate the stay and movement of foreigners within its territory. The law imposes restrictions […]
A Governor of a State was appointed by a Polity Party’s regime. The party lost the election in the next elections. The newly formed Central Government asked the Governor to leave the office even though he did not complete five years. Discuss the validity of such action.
Facts of the Case A Governor of a State was appointed during the tenure of a particular political party at the Centre. After subsequent general […]
A politician was appointed as a minister in a Sate Cabinet, even though he was not a member of either house of the State legislature. He ceased to be a minister as he could not get elected as an MLA or MLC within the next six months. Can he be appointed as a minister once again though he is not an MLA or MLC, immediately thereafter? Discuss.
Facts of the Case A politician was appointed as a minister in a State Cabinet, even though he was not a member of either House […]
The Parliament proposes to remove the world ‘Socialist’ from the Preamble to th Constitution. It is challenged as violative of Basic Structure of the Constitution. Decid
Facts of the Case The Parliament proposed a constitutional amendment to remove the word “Socialist” from the Preamble of the Constitution of India. The amendment […]
The police fired on a violent mob which tried to attack a police station where an accused wa kept. To diffuse the situation. Lathi charge was also made. In the process 10 persons go injured seriously. ANGO filed a PIL in the High Court seeking damages from the police for the injured. Is such PIL maintainable and the damages payable? Decide.
Facts of the Case A violent mob gathered near a police station attempting to attack the premises in order to harm an accused who was […]