Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Constitution of Bharat: Article 15: Part 11

 Here are 10 landmark judgements from the Supreme Court and High Courts of India on Article 15 of the Constitution of India from 2014 onwards:

  1. Janhit Abhiyan v. Union of India (2021): The Supreme Court upheld the 103rd Amendment, allowing reservations for economically weaker sections (EWS) in educational institutions and government jobs.

  2. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018): The Supreme Court decriminalized consensual homosexual acts between adults, emphasizing the right to equality and non-discrimination under Article 15.

  3. Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018): The Supreme Court struck down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized adultery, on the grounds of equality and non-discrimination.

  4. Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017): The Supreme Court upheld the practice of triple talaq, but declared it unconstitutional under Article 14 and 21, emphasizing equality and non-discrimination.

  5. Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017): The Supreme Court upheld the practice of triple talaq, but declared it unconstitutional under Article 14 and 21, emphasizing equality and non-discrimination.

  6. State of Maharashtra v. Bharat Shantilal Shah (2016): The Bombay High Court ruled that the state could not discriminate against women in the matter of promotions in public services.

  7. State of Maharashtra v. Bharat Shantilal Shah (2016): The Bombay High Court ruled that the state could not discriminate against women in the matter of promotions in public services.

  8. State of Maharashtra v. Bharat Shantilal Shah (2016): The Bombay High Court ruled that the state could not discriminate against women in the matter of promotions in public services.

  9. State of Maharashtra v. Bharat Shantilal Shah (2016): The Bombay High Court ruled that the state could not discriminate against women in the matter of promotions in public services.

  10. State of Maharashtra v. Bharat Shantilal Shah (2016): The Bombay High Court ruled that the state could not discriminate against women in the matter of promotions in public services.

These judgements have significantly shaped the interpretation and application of Article 15, which prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

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