Article 142 of the Indian Constitution: Unraveling the Supreme Court’s Extraordinary Powers to do “Complete Justice”

Introduction: Article 142(1) of the Constitution of India reads:“142. Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery,etc.— (1) The Supreme Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction may pass such decree or makesuch order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it,and any … Read more

An Analysis of Shreya Singhal’s Case with Respect to Contemporary Developments

Analysis of Shreya Singhal Case with respect to recent developments

Introduction: On March 24, 2015, the Supreme Court in Shreya Singhal versus Union of India[1] famously struck down Section 66A (punishment for sending offensive messages through communication service, etc.) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (‘IT Act’) as unconstitutional for its disproportionate impact on the right to free speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. … Read more

Changing Contours of Right to Health vis a vis Constitution of India

Changing Contours of Right to Health vis a vis Constitution of India

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”                                                                   -World Health Organization “The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.” Introduction:  Law … Read more