Sheela Barse v. State of Maharashtra [1983 SC 378] The right to live with dignity under Article 21 was extended to female prisoners and the State was directed to make provisions for the protection of their rights via free legal…
Hussainaira Khatoon v. State of Bihar [1979 AIR 1369] It discusses a broader interpretation of Article 21 and holds that a speedy trial is a fundamental right of all citizens. The case also addressed the human rights of prisoners, stating…
Maneka Gandhi v. UOI [AIR 1978 SC 597] Right to Travel Abroad comes under the scope of Right to Personal Liberty under Article 21. Bench – PS Kailasam, SM Fazalali, VR Krishnaiyer, PN Bhagwati, NL Untwalia , M.H. Beg, and…
Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain [AIR 1975 SC 2299] Free and Fair election is the Basic Structure of the Constitution. It comes under the authority of the courts to have judicial review over elections. Bench – A.N. Ray, M.H.…
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala [AIR 1973 SC 1461] Parliament cannot amend Articles enshrining Fundamental Rights as well as Concept of Basic Structure of the Constitution. Bench – S.M. Sikri, A.K. Mukherjea, A.N. Grover, H.R. Khanna, A.N. Ray, K.K.…
Golaknath v. State of Punjab [1967 AIR 1643] Parliament cannot make legislative amendments in contravention of Fundamental Rights as well as cannot amend Articles enshrining Fundamental Rights. Bench – K. Subba Rao, V. Ramaswami, K. Wanchoo, CA Vaidyalingam, M. Hidayatullah,…
AK Gopalan v. State of Madras [AIR 1950 SC 27.] Bench – Hiralal Kania, Saiyid Fazl Ali, M. P. Shastri, Meher Chand Mahajan, B. K. Mukherjee, S.R. Das. Facts – In this case, the petitioner had been detained under the…
Delhi Judiciary Service Examination DJS Mains 2019 Criminal Law 1. On the night intervening 31.08.2019 and 01.09.2019, “P” strangulated his wife “X” and caused her death at around 11:00 PM on the rooftop of the premises. On 01.09.2015, a case…
Delhi Judiciary Service Examination DJS Mains 2019 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Time: 3 HoursMaximum Marks: 200 Instructions: Please read the questions carefully and answer them as directed. All questions are compulsory unless specified. You are allowed 15 minutes time before the examination…
Delhi Judiciary Service Examination DJS Mains 2018 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Time: 3 HoursMaximum Marks: 200 Instructions: Please read the questions carefully and answer them as directed. All questions are compulsory unless specified. You are allowed 15 minutes time before the examination…