Sub-Classification of Castes- Justice BR Gavai on Legitimisation of Sub-Classification
In its recent judgment, Supreme Court gave the decision in favour of sub-classification of castes in reservation matters. In his judgment, while considering the issue of Sub-Classification of Castes, Justice…
Sub-Classification of Caste Case- Justice BR Gavai on Untouchability
In its recent judgment, Supreme Court gave the decision in favour of sub-classification of castes in reservation matters. In his judgment, while giving the background before the considering the issue…
The Yardsticks of Arrest in Money Laundering: An Insight into Section 19 of the PMLA OF 2002
The word arrest comes from the French word “arre^t” which means to stop or stay. The concept of arrest is one of the most important constituents of criminal jurisprudence around…
What were Depressed Classes? And How Depressed Classes changed to Scheduled Castes?
The Origin of the word Depressed classes In the beginning, a nomenclature often used by Christian Missionaries was ‘depressed classes’ to describe the poor and downtrodden section of the society.…
The Models for Sub-classification of Castes as Suggested by Justice DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud in his judgment on sub-classification of caste in State of Punjab v Davinder Singh (2024), suggested two models of sub-classification. The CJI wrote- A crucial issue…
Scheduled Castes- How these were identified first?
The Constitution of India does not provide a definition of the Scheduled Castes. Article 366(24) states that castes/groups notified under Article 341 shall be Scheduled Castes. However, neither Article 341…
Article 21 in Focus: Historical Roots and Judicial Evolution
Article 21 Article 21 reads as follows: “21. Protection of life and personal liberty.—No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by…
Section 303 of CrPC and Article 21- Supreme Court’s decision in Mithu Case
The question which arose for consideration in the case was whether section 303 of the Indian Penal Code infringes the guarantee contained in Article 21 of the Constitution which provides…
Right to freedom to assemble peaceably and without arms and Criminal Law
Under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, all citizens shall have the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression and under Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution they have the fundamental…
Trial in the Absence of the Counsel of the Accused is not Fair Procedure
The Supreme Court in the case Md Sukur Ali v. State of Assam (2011) analysed the law on the point. The court said, Even assuming that the counsel for the…