Judge

Question 1

Keshavananda judgement

Answer 1

1973
Basic structure
Preamble is part of consti( over turned berubari)

Question 2

Subramaniam judgement

Answer 2

Seeking lrior approval for investigation is violative of art 14

Question 3

Prakash singh judgement

Answer 3

2006

Issued directives to free police from undue and excess political influence

Question 4

Subramaniam judgement

Answer 4

Seeking lrior approval for investigation is violative of art 14

Question 5

Raptaskos case

Answer 5

1991
Concept of living wage. Wage that goes beyond mere food, shelter and clothing. It includes edu, nutrition and provisions for old age.

Question 6

Anuradha bhasin v/s UOI

Answer 6

2020
FoS&E, fo trade over medium of internet are protected under 19, which is a FR.
Restrictions can be placed but must be adhere to 19(2) and test of proportionality.
No secret orders in a democracy. All 144 related orders be placed in public.

Question 7

Bommai judgement

Answer 7

1991
Federalism = BS
Concept of floor test
Presidents rule is subject to limited JR

Question 8

Gopalan case

Answer 8

1950
Procedure established by law
Each article seen separately rather than understanding coherence of consti

Question 9

First judges case

Answer 9

1982

Consultation is not concurrence

Question 10

2nd judges case

3rd judges case

Answer 10

1993

Consultation = concurrence
Can send back but reconsidered recomm is binding
Seniormost judge as cji
Collegium = cji +2 j

1998
Cji+4
Cji+2(hc)

Question 11

Adr vs UOI

Answer 11

2002
RTI is fr. Voters have right to know the background of candidates, funding of pp.
Opacity in funding adversely impacts right to vote.

Question 12

Kihotohollan judgement

Answer 12

1992

Speakers decision under ADL is subject to JR.

Question 13

Bachan singh vs state of punjab

Answer 13

1980
Laid down sentencing framework in capital punishment cases

Consider mitigating and aggravating circumstances of offender and offence
Is the alternative rightly denied
Extreme cases only

Question 14

Shatrughan Chauhan

Answer 14

2014
Aimed at protecting consti rights of prisoners

Right to be informed about the scope for filing mercy
Legal assistance
Exploring judicial remedies even after mercy rejected

Question 15

Berubari union

Answer 15

1950
Preamble is not a part of consti
It is key to minds of makers of consti

Question 16

Shankari prasad vs UOI

Answer 16

1960
Parlia has constituent leg power
13 doesn’t include CA
So no limit to parlia power to amend

Question 17

Golaknath

Answer 17

1967
Parlia has no power to amend consti
Procedure established by law

FR can’t be amended in favour of dpsp

Question 18

Indira sawhney

Answer 18

1992

Upheld reservation for BCs but with 5 conditions

Question 19

Nagraj judgement

Answer 19

2006
Upheld reservation in promotions for sc/st but 3 conditions 
1. Quantfiable data on backwardness 
2. Inadequate rep
3. Overall efficiency

Question 20

Jarnail singh

Answer 20

2019
Reservation in promotions
1st criteria of Nagraj not needed
Examine the possibility of creamy layer concept

Question 21

Ramsingh vs UOI

Answer 21

Sc struck down reservation for Jats

Neither backward nor inadequately represented

Question 22

Kedarnathsingh v/s UOI

Answer 22

1962
Guidelined to orevent misuse of 124a of IPC
Misuse of 19 be judged on three grounds : discussion, advocacy and incitement to violence

Question 23

Menaka Gandhi

Answer 23

1978
Due process spirit; law taking away 21 should be fair and reasonable
Personal liberty = wide

Question 24

Puttaswamy judgement

Answer 24

Test of proportionality

It was alleged that collection and use of biometric data violates privacy

Question 25

Right to Die

Answer 25

Rathiram vs UoI : Right to life = right to die Gian kaur vs Uoi 1196 : No Arunashaunbaug 2011 : pasive euthanasia may be permitted with safe guards

Question 26

Basic structure

Answer 26

``` Shankari prasad vs UOI Golaknath vs UOI KB Minervamills - JR, harmony Indirasawhney - rule of law Bommai - policies that violate basic structure are valid grounds for 356 ```

Question 27

Sarfesi judgement

Answer 27

2017 | 370 is not a temporary provision despite the head note

Question 28

Ramjawayasingh vs state of punjab

Answer 28

1955 Consti has not recognised watertight sop. Nevertheless functions have been demarcated and each is expected perform its functions without intruding into another’s domain.

Question 29

State can inroduce regulatory regime in minority insti to ensure excellence in edu. 30 has to be balanced with state’s role in ensuring excellence in edu Upheld WB madarassa service commission act

Answer 29

Sk Md rafique judgement

Question 30

Tma pai foundation case

Answer 30

2008 | 30(1) neither absolute nor above law