Bhulabhai Desai was a towering figure at the Bombay Bar, known for his razor-sharp intellect, eloquence, and mastery of the law, he stood as a symbol of legal brilliance and fearless advocacy. Yet, Bhulabhai was more than just a lawyer; he was a patriot who wielded the law as a weapon against colonial oppression. His
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Beyond Proclamation Validity: Expanding the Scope of Judicial Review Under Article 356 in the Aftermath of the Article 370 Judgement Part: I
Blurb: This piece critically examines the evolving scope of judicial review under Article 356, focusing on the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the same in the Article 370 judgment. It explores the President’s extensive powers post-proclamation and evaluates the court’s reasoning in expanding judicial oversight beyond the proclamation’s validity. By revisiting S.R. Bommai, this piece highlights…
Beyond Proclamation Validity: Expanding the Scope of Judicial Review Under Article 356 in the Aftermath of the Article 370 Judgement Part: II
Lately in Public Law | December ‘24
A fortnightly feature inspired by I-CONnect’s weekly “What’s New in Public Law” feature that addresses the lacuna of a one-stop-shop public law newsletter in the Indian legal space.
What’s New at LAOT
1. Hamza Khan, A case for Differential Treatment of the creamy layer among SC/ST for affirmative action (argues for giving preference to the…
Mineral Area Development Authority Ruling: The Dilemma of “When Can They Tax”
Introduction
The Supreme Court of India, through its 9-judge bench finally untied the knots of the oldest pending case before such a bench. The case, Mineral Area Development Authority v. Steel Authority of India Ltd (MADA), has been pending since 2005. The matter was transferred to a 9-judge bench by a 5-judge bench in…
Dissecting the Intent of Article 329(A): Judicial Review on Unconstitutional Delimitation Orders to Facilitate Lawful Elections
Short Summary:- In this piece, the author presents an overview of the way Article 327 and 329(a) have been interpreted, and proposes a harmonious construction of the two that enables courts to review delimitation orders. The author concludes by noting what the judicial trend in this aspect has been, and analyses the key considerations courts…
Fraternity in the Indian Constitution: Response by Rowena Robinson
Summary: In this piece, we continue the discussion on Dr. Farrah Ahmed’s Chapter on Fraternity forthcoming in the Cambridge Companion to the Constitution of India. The article can be accessed here and a summary of the article can be accessed here. In this piece, Dr. Rowena Robinson provides her comments on the article.
Introduction
Fraternity…
Fraternity in the Indian Constitution: Response by Elisa Arcioni
Summary: In this piece, we continue the discussion on Dr. Farrah Ahmed’s Chapter on Fraternity forthcoming in the Cambridge Companion to the Constitution of India. The article can be accessed here, a summary of the article can be accessed here and a response piece by Rowena Robinson can be accessed here. In this…
Housing Discrimination in India: A Clash of Two Competing Visions
In December 2024, a Muslim couple in Morabadad was forced to sell their house after continuous protests by the neighbours of the housing society. Remarkably, this happened despite a perfectly valid sale between the seller and buyer. This follows a long line of cases in recent years where the transfer of property is mediated by…
Summary of Farrah Ahmed’s Chapter on Fraternity in the Indian Constitution
Short Summary : This introductory post summarises the article “Fraternity” by Farrah Ahmed, forthcoming in The Cambridge Companion to the Constitution of India (Gautam Bhatia, Aparna Chandra and Niraja Gopal Jayal (eds)). The article can be accessed here.
Introduction
In the backdrop of the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya by the Prime…