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NCAA v. Board of Regents of University of Oklahoma, 468 U.S. 85; 104 S. Ct. 2948; 82 L. Ed. 2d 70 (1984)

NCAA v. Board of Regents of University of Oklahoma, 468 U.S. 85; 104 S. Ct. 2948; 82 L. Ed. 2d 70 (1984) Facts—In 1981 the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) adopted a plan for televising football games of member institutions.…

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February 18, 2023

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National Labor Relations Board v. Yeshiva University, 444 U.S. 672; 100 S. Ct. 856; 63 L. Ed 2d 115 (1980)

National Labor Relations Board v. Yeshiva University, 444 U.S. 672; 100 S. Ct. 856; 63 L. Ed 2d 115 (1980) Facts—Yeshiva, a private university in New York City, conducted a wide variety of arts and sciences programs at its undergraduate…

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February 18, 2023

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Mulford v. Smith, 307 U.S. 38; 59 S. Ct. 648; 83 L. Ed.1092 (1939)

Mulford v. Smith, 307 U.S. 38; 59 S. Ct. 648; 83 L. Ed.1092 (1939) Facts—The Agriculture Act of 1938, based upon the commerce power of the Constitution, regulated the marketing of various farm products. Congress set de- tailed limits in…

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February 18, 2023

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Graves v. New York ex rel. O’Keefe, 306 U.S. 466; 59 S. Ct. 595; 83 L. Ed. 927 (1939)

Graves v. New York ex rel. O’Keefe, 306 U.S. 466; 59 S. Ct. 595; 83 L. Ed. 927 (1939) Facts—The Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC), a federal government corporation, employed O’Keefe, a resident of New York. He contended that as…

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February 18, 2023

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Helvering v. Davis, 301 U.S. 619; 57 S. Ct. 904; 81 L. Ed. 1307 (1937)

Helvering v. Davis, 301 U.S. 619; 57 S. Ct. 904; 81 L. Ed. 1307 (1937) Facts—George P. Davis, a shareholder of the Edison Illuminating Company of Boston, brought suits to restrain the corporation from making the payments and deductions called…

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February 18, 2023

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National Labor Relations Board v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, 301 U.S. 1; 57 S. Ct. 615; 81 L. Ed. 893 (1937)

National Labor Relations Board v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, 301 U.S. 1; 57 S. Ct. 615; 81 L. Ed. 893 (1937) Facts—In a proceeding under the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, the National Labor Relations Board found that…

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February 18, 2023

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Steward Machine Co. v. Davis, 301 U.S. 548; 57 S. Ct. 883; 81 L. Ed. 1279 (1937)

Steward Machine Co. v. Davis, 301 U.S. 548; 57 S. Ct. 883; 81 L. Ed. 1279 (1937) Facts—The petitioner, an Alabama corporation, paid a tax in compliance with the Social Security Act. It filed claim for refund to recover the…

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February 18, 2023

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United States v. Butler, 297 U.S. 1; 56 S. Ct. 312; 80 L. Ed. 477 (1936)

United States v. Butler, 297 U.S. 1; 56 S. Ct. 312; 80 L. Ed. 477 (1936) Facts—In accordance with the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933, the secretary of agriculture ordered the payment of crop reduction benefits on cotton. To meet…

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February 18, 2023

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Bailey v. Drexel Furniture Co., 259 U.S. 20; 42 S. Ct. 449; 66 L. Ed. 817 (1922)

Bailey v. Drexel Furniture Co., 259 U.S. 20; 42 S. Ct. 449; 66 L. Ed. 817 (1922) Facts—Congress passed the Child Labor Tax Law of 1919 requiring that those employing children under the age of fourteen must pay a tax…

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February 18, 2023

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Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey v. United States, 221 U.S. 1; 31 S. Ct. 502; 55 L. Ed. 619 (1910)

Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey v. United States, 221 U.S. 1; 31 S. Ct. 502; 55 L. Ed. 619 (1910) Facts—John D. Rockefeller and associates were convicted of violating the Sher- man Antitrust Act. The specific charge of violation…

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February 18, 2023

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Makros Hout BV v Agrosin Private Ltd, The Starsin [2003] UKHL 12; [2003] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 571

Makros Hout BV v Agrosin Private Ltd, The Starsin [2003] UKHL 12; [2003] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 571 Facts The defendants’ vessel the Starsin was time chartered to Continental Pacific Shipping, who operated a liner service from the Far East to…

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February 17, 2023

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Sandeman v Scurr (1866) LR 2 QB 86

Sandeman v Scurr (1866) LR 2 QB 86 Facts The defendants were owners of the ship The Village Belle. The ship was chartered to a Mr Hodgson to load from the charterer’s agents at Oporto a full cargo of wine…

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February 17, 2023

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Ardennes (Cargo Owners) v Ardennes (Owners) [1951] 1 KB 55

Ardennes (Cargo Owners) v Ardennes (Owners) [1951] 1 KB 55 Facts The plaintiffs shipped 3000 cases of mandarin oranges on the Ardennes at Cartagena after the defendants had orally agreed to carry this cargo direct to London. When the cargo…

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February 17, 2023
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Swift and Co. v. United States, 196 U.S. 375; 25 S. Ct. 276; 49 L. Ed. 518 (1905)

Swift and Co. v. United States, 196 U.S. 375; 25 S. Ct. 276; 49 L. Ed. 518 (1905) Facts—The government charged a number of corporations, firms, and individuals of different states, dealing in fresh meat throughout the United States with…

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February 17, 2023

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South Carolina v. United States, 199 U.S. 437; 26 S. Ct. 110; 50 L. Ed. 261 (1905)

South Carolina v. United States, 199 U.S. 437; 26 S. Ct. 110; 50 L. Ed. 261 (1905) Facts—South Carolina was the sole dispenser of wholesale and retail liquor within the state. All profits went to the state treasury. Prior to…

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February 17, 2023

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McCray v. United States, 195 U.S. 27; 24 S. Ct. 769; 49 L. Ed. 78 (1904)

McCray v. United States, 195 U.S. 27; 24 S. Ct. 769; 49 L. Ed. 78 (1904) Facts—McCray was sued by the United States for a statutory penalty of $50. He purchased for resale a fifty-pound package of oleomargarine artificially colored…

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February 17, 2023

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Northern Securities Co. v. United States, 193 U.S. 197; 24 S. Ct. 436; 48 L. Ed. 679 (1904)

Northern Securities Co. v. United States, 193 U.S. 197; 24 S. Ct. 436; 48 L. Ed. 679 (1904) Facts—The Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railroad Companies purchased most of the stock of the Burlington Railroad. The first two companies ran…

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February 17, 2023

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Pollock v. Farmers’ Loan and Trust Co., 158 U.S. 601; 15 S. Ct. 912; 39 L. Ed. 1108 (1895)

Pollock v. Farmers’ Loan and Trust Co., 158 U.S. 601; 15 S. Ct. 912; 39 L. Ed. 1108 (1895) Facts—Charles Pollock, a citizen of the state of Massachusetts, filed a bill on behalf of himself and all other stockholders of…

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February 17, 2023

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Legal Tender Cases (Knox v. Lee; Parker v. Davis), 12 Wallace (78 U.S.) 457; 20 L. Ed. 287 (1871)

Legal Tender Cases (Knox v. Lee; Parker v. Davis), 12 Wallace (78 U.S.) 457; 20 L. Ed. 287 (1871) Facts—Congress provided for the issuance of paper money and made such money legal tender for the payment of private debts. Knox…

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February 17, 2023

Previous Year Papers

Human Rights Protection & Remedies, (BL-404), B.A. LL. B. Examination, May 2018, CCS UNIVERSITY

B.A. LL.B.-IV Sem. NP-3438 B.A. LL. B. Examination, May 2018 Human Rights Protection & Remedies (BL-404) [Time: Three Hours] [Maximum Marks: 100] Note: Attempt questions from all Sections as per instructions. Section-A (Very Short Answer Questions) Answer all…

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February 16, 2023

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Human Rights and Fundamental Rights

Human Rights and Fundamental Rights HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights are standards that recognize and protect the dignity of all human beings. Human rights govern how individual human beings live in society and with each other, as well as their relationship…

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February 16, 2023

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Legal Counsel at IndiGo, Gurgaon: Apply Now!

Legal Counsel at IndiGo, Gurgaon: Apply Now! IndiGo is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the post of Legal Counsel in the Gurgaon Office. About IndiGo InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., doing business as IndiGo, is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in…

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February 14, 2023

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Deputy Manager (Commercial and Contracts) at National Highways InvIT Project Managers Private Limited [Apply by 17-02-23]

Deputy Manager (Commercial and Contracts) at National Highways InvIT Project Managers Private Limited National Highways InvIT Project Managers Private Limited invites applications for the post of Deputy Manager (Commercial and Contracts). About National Highways InvIT Project National Highways Authority of…

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February 14, 2023

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Internship Opportunity at NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)

Internship Opportunity at NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) Applications are now open for the internship opportunity at NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India). The NITI Aayog Internship NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), the Government of…

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February 14, 2023

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Assistant Section Officer Vacancy at Law Department, Telangana [Apply by 16-02-23]

Assistant Section Officer Vacancy at Law Department, Telangana Telangana State Public Service Commission invites applications for the post of Assistant Section Officer in the Law Department. No. of Post: 07 (Seven) Salary Rs 38890- Rs112510 Essential Qualification and Experience •…

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February 14, 2023