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 […]

A High Court Judge was accused of amassing huge and unaccounted wealth during his tenure. What are the options available to the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in such a case?

Facts of the Case A High Court Judge is alleged to have accumulated huge unaccounted wealth during his service. The allegations indicate possible misconduct and […]