‘X’ was a Government servant holding a substantive post of a clerk. He was promoted. Subsequently, he was reverted to his substantive post on the ground of unsatisfactory work. ‘X’ challenged the validity of the order on ground that he was reduced in rank without giving a reasonable opportunity under the Constitution. Decide with the help of relevant case law.

Facts of the Case ‘X’ was appointed as a clerk in a government department. His appointment to the clerk post was substantive and permanent. After […]

‘X’ a company which was registered in England was a Partner in a firm in India. The Indian Income-Tax Authorities sought to tax the entire income made by the company. Whether the levy of tax is valid? Decide with the help of relevant case-law.

Facts of the Case ‘X’ is a company registered and incorporated in England. The company entered into a partnership firm in India and earned income […]

Huge unaccounted currency was found in the Chambers of a Judge of Higher Judiciary. When the Police wanted to proceed against the Judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, he took the plea that he is not a ‘Public Servant’ therefore not within the purview of the Act. Decide.

Facts of the Case Huge quantities of unaccounted currency were discovered in the chambers of a Judge belonging to the Higher Judiciary (High Court or […]

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 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 […]