Today, a division bench of the Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Partha Sarthy rendered the judgment on various petitions which were filed to challenge the caste survey which was initiated by the Bihar government. The lead petition was Youth for Equality vs The State of Bihar. Background: The first phase of the survey, … Read more
HISTORY OF RESERVATIONS IN PROMOTIONS: The question of reservations in promotions has a chequered history. In General Manager, S. Rly. v. Rangachari1 , a constitution bench in a 3:2 decision held that reservations in promotions were permissible. They were not merely restricted to initial appointments, but also selected posts subsequently.2 This was a decision rendered … Read more
Introduction It is essential to examine the legislative history of oppression, mismanagement, and prejudice/unfair prejudice in both England and India, as the echoes of colonial practices continue to impact legislative drafting and judicial decision-making to this day. In England, the regulation of incorporated companies began just 176 years ago with the Joint Stock Companies Act … Read more