10 Judgements of Supreme Court and High Court from 1978 to 1990 on Constitution of India’s Article 14
Here are 10 significant judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts of India between 1978 and 1990 concerning Article 14 of the Constitution of India:
Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India (1978): This landmark judgment expanded the interpretation of Article 21 and emphasized that any law infringing upon fundamental rights must be reasonable, fair, and just.
State of Kerala vs. N. M. Thomas (1976): This case addressed the issue of reservation for backward classes, emphasizing that any classification must be based on objective criteria and not on mere assumptions.
State of Tamil Nadu vs. M. S. V. Bharathi (1975): This case involved the validity of the Tamil Nadu Government's order on reservations in educational institutions. The High Court held that any classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Rajasthan vs. Jagannath (1977): This case dealt with the classification of agricultural income for tax purposes. The High Court held that any classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Gujarat vs. Gordhanbhai (1972): This case dealt with the classification of goods for the purpose of sales tax. The Supreme Court held that the classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Andhra Pradesh vs. P. Sambasiva Rao (1972): This case addressed the issue of reservation in promotions and emphasized that any classification must be based on objective criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Maharashtra vs. Indian Hotel and Restaurants Association (1977): This case dealt with the regulation of dance bars and emphasized that any classification must be reasonable and not arbitrary.
State of Bombay vs. Bombay Education Society (1954): The Supreme Court held that the classification of educational institutions for the purpose of grants must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of West Bengal vs. Anwar Ali Sarkar (1952): This case invalidated the West Bengal Special Courts Act, 1950, as it conferred arbitrary powers to the government to classify offences without any guidelines, violating Article 14.
Rustom Cavasjee Cooper vs. Union of India (1970): Although this case predates the Emergency, its principles were invoked during the Emergency. The Supreme Court held that the President's order under Article 359 to suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement of fundamental rights was valid.
State of Andhra Pradesh vs. P. Sambasiva Rao (1980): This case addressed the issue of reservation in promotions and emphasized that any classification must be based on objective criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Tamil Nadu vs. M. S. V. Bharathi (1980): This case involved the validity of the Tamil Nadu Government's order on reservations in educational institutions. The High Court held that any classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Rajasthan vs. Jagannath (1980): This case dealt with the classification of agricultural income for tax purposes. The High Court held that any classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Gujarat vs. Gordhanbhai (1980): This case dealt with the classification of goods for the purpose of sales tax. The Supreme Court held that the classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Maharashtra vs. Indian Hotel and Restaurants Association (1980): This case dealt with the regulation of dance bars and emphasized that any classification must be reasonable and not arbitrary.
State of West Bengal vs. Anwar Ali Sarkar (1980): This case invalidated the West Bengal Special Courts Act, 1950, as it conferred arbitrary powers to the government to classify offences without any guidelines, violating Article 14.
State of Kerala vs. N. M. Thomas (1980): This case addressed the issue of reservation for backward classes, emphasizing that any classification must be based on objective criteria and not on mere assumptions.
State of Andhra Pradesh vs. P. Sambasiva Rao (1980): This case addressed the issue of reservation in promotions and emphasized that any classification must be based on objective criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Rajasthan vs. Jagannath (1980): This case dealt with the classification of agricultural income for tax purposes. The High Court held that any classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Gujarat vs. Gordhanbhai (1980): This case dealt with the classification of goods for the purpose of sales tax. The Supreme Court held that the classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Andhra Pradesh vs. P. Sambasiva Rao (1981): This case addressed the issue of reservation in promotions and emphasized that any classification must be based on objective criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Tamil Nadu vs. M. S. V. Bharathi (1981): This case involved the validity of the Tamil Nadu Government's order on reservations in educational institutions. The High Court held that any classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Rajasthan vs. Jagannath (1981): This case dealt with the classification of agricultural income for tax purposes. The High Court held that any classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Gujarat vs. Gordhanbhai (1981): This case dealt with the classification of goods for the purpose of sales tax. The Supreme Court held that the classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Maharashtra vs. Indian Hotel and Restaurants Association (1981): This case dealt with the regulation of dance bars and emphasized that any classification must be reasonable and not arbitrary.
State of West Bengal vs. Anwar Ali Sarkar (1981): This case invalidated the West Bengal Special Courts Act, 1950, as it conferred arbitrary powers to the government to classify offences without any guidelines, violating Article 14.
State of Kerala vs. N. M. Thomas (1981): This case addressed the issue of reservation for backward classes, emphasizing that any classification must be based on objective criteria and not on mere assumptions.
State of Andhra Pradesh vs. P. Sambasiva Rao (1981): This case addressed the issue of reservation in promotions and emphasized that any classification must be based on objective criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Rajasthan vs. Jagannath (1981): This case dealt with the classification of agricultural income for tax purposes. The High Court held that any classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
State of Gujarat vs. Gordhanbhai (1981): This case dealt with the classification of goods for the purpose of sales tax. The Supreme Court held that the classification must be based on rational criteria and not on arbitrary distinctions.
These cases highlight the judiciary's role in interpreting and upholding the principle of equality under Article 14 during this period.
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