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Liberty Of Citizen Is Of Paramount Importance, Says Supreme Court
The liberty of a citizen is of paramount importance and not deciding a matter pertaining to it expeditiously will deprive a person of the precious right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has said.
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"Will Be In Breach Of Special Powers If...": Supreme Court On Personal Liberty
Highlighting the importance of "personal liberty", the Supreme Court today said it will be acting "in breach" of its special constitutional powers if it does not act in cases pertaining to the violation of the fundamental rights
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Can Unwed Mother's Child Keep Her Name In Docs? Court Cites Mahabharata
The children of unwed mothers and rape victims can live in this country with the fundamental rights of privacy, liberty, and dignity, the Kerala High Court has said and allowed a person to include his mother's name.
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Court Upholds 16-Year-Old Muslim Girl's Marriage, Provides Protection
The petition had also contended that a Muslim boy or Muslim girl who has attained puberty is at liberty to marry any one he or she likes and the guardian has no right to interfere.
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Right To Seek 'Default' Bail A Fundamental Right, Part Of Right To Personal Liberty: High Court
Right to seek 'default' bail is a fundamental right and an indefeasible part of right to personal liberty under the Constitution which cannot be suspended even during a pandemic situation, the Delhi High Court said.
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Forcing DNA Test Infringes Personal Liberty, Right To Privacy: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Friday said DNA test is not to be directed as a matter of routine but only in deserving cases as forcing an unwilling party to undergo a DNA test infringes the personal liberty and right to privacy of an individual.
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State Can't Dictate What We Eat, Drink: High Court Argues On Gujarat Prohibition Law
The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on maintainability of a batch of petitions challenging provisions of the state's Prohibition Act as contrary to the citizen's rights to privacy, life and personal liberty as enshrined in the Cons
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"Rape Violates Fundamental Rights": Gauhati High Court On 2009 Case
The Gauhati High Court on Monday said rape was a violation of an individual's right to life and personal liberty, as it relied on the statement of a rape survivor to uphold the order a lower court and find the accused guilty
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Emergency Was In Mind While Writing Order, Says Former Top Court Judge
Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, who retired as Supreme Court judge today, said that the wrongs done during the Emergency to trample the fundamental rights of the citizens were in his mind when the issue of safeguarding person's liberty cropped up in relation to the SC/ST Act hearing
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Privacy Verdict Boost To Personal Liberty, Setback For Government: Opposition
Opposition leaders on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court judgment, which maintained that right to privacy is a fundamental right, terming it as a setback for the Narendra Modi government.
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Privacy A Fundamental Right: 10 Points On Huge Supreme Court Verdict
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court today said that privacy is a constitutional right. Nine judges were unanimous in their finding, though they cited different reasons for their conclusion. The verdict on the right to privacy today is a major setback for the government, which had argued that the constitution does not guarantee individual priva...
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Aadhaar Case: Apple Gets Your Personal Data, Why Not The State, Asks Supreme Court
While hearing a challenge to the government's massive biometric or "Aadhaar" database, the Supreme Court today said that companies like Apple already have access to the personal data of users. "When one can share personal data with private players like Apple, why not share with it with the government? What's the difference?" asked Justice DY Chandr...
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Supreme Court To Examine If A Person In Power Is Accountable For Speech On Rape Victim
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will examine whether a person in power can be held accountable for making a statement in public about a rape victim who has the fundamental right of protection of life and personal liberty.
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Constitution Doesn't Give Right to Choice of Food, High Court Told
The Article 21 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees right to life and personal liberty doesn't give right to choice of food, an intervener before the Bombay High Court on Friday argued during the hearing on petitions against ban on beef consumption and possession in Maharashtra.
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We treat minister, ordinary person alike, says Supreme Court on VIP security
On issues related to right to life and personal liberty, a minister and an ordinary person are treated alike in the Supreme Court, a bench of two judges said on Monday.
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Liberty Of Citizen Is Of Paramount Importance, Says Supreme Court
The liberty of a citizen is of paramount importance and not deciding a matter pertaining to it expeditiously will deprive a person of the precious right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has said.
-
"Will Be In Breach Of Special Powers If...": Supreme Court On Personal Liberty
Highlighting the importance of "personal liberty", the Supreme Court today said it will be acting "in breach" of its special constitutional powers if it does not act in cases pertaining to the violation of the fundamental rights
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Can Unwed Mother's Child Keep Her Name In Docs? Court Cites Mahabharata
The children of unwed mothers and rape victims can live in this country with the fundamental rights of privacy, liberty, and dignity, the Kerala High Court has said and allowed a person to include his mother's name.
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Court Upholds 16-Year-Old Muslim Girl's Marriage, Provides Protection
The petition had also contended that a Muslim boy or Muslim girl who has attained puberty is at liberty to marry any one he or she likes and the guardian has no right to interfere.
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Right To Seek 'Default' Bail A Fundamental Right, Part Of Right To Personal Liberty: High Court
Right to seek 'default' bail is a fundamental right and an indefeasible part of right to personal liberty under the Constitution which cannot be suspended even during a pandemic situation, the Delhi High Court said.
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Forcing DNA Test Infringes Personal Liberty, Right To Privacy: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Friday said DNA test is not to be directed as a matter of routine but only in deserving cases as forcing an unwilling party to undergo a DNA test infringes the personal liberty and right to privacy of an individual.
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State Can't Dictate What We Eat, Drink: High Court Argues On Gujarat Prohibition Law
The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on maintainability of a batch of petitions challenging provisions of the state's Prohibition Act as contrary to the citizen's rights to privacy, life and personal liberty as enshrined in the Cons
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"Rape Violates Fundamental Rights": Gauhati High Court On 2009 Case
The Gauhati High Court on Monday said rape was a violation of an individual's right to life and personal liberty, as it relied on the statement of a rape survivor to uphold the order a lower court and find the accused guilty
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Emergency Was In Mind While Writing Order, Says Former Top Court Judge
Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, who retired as Supreme Court judge today, said that the wrongs done during the Emergency to trample the fundamental rights of the citizens were in his mind when the issue of safeguarding person's liberty cropped up in relation to the SC/ST Act hearing
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Privacy Verdict Boost To Personal Liberty, Setback For Government: Opposition
Opposition leaders on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court judgment, which maintained that right to privacy is a fundamental right, terming it as a setback for the Narendra Modi government.
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Privacy A Fundamental Right: 10 Points On Huge Supreme Court Verdict
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court today said that privacy is a constitutional right. Nine judges were unanimous in their finding, though they cited different reasons for their conclusion. The verdict on the right to privacy today is a major setback for the government, which had argued that the constitution does not guarantee individual priva...
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Aadhaar Case: Apple Gets Your Personal Data, Why Not The State, Asks Supreme Court
While hearing a challenge to the government's massive biometric or "Aadhaar" database, the Supreme Court today said that companies like Apple already have access to the personal data of users. "When one can share personal data with private players like Apple, why not share with it with the government? What's the difference?" asked Justice DY Chandr...
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Supreme Court To Examine If A Person In Power Is Accountable For Speech On Rape Victim
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will examine whether a person in power can be held accountable for making a statement in public about a rape victim who has the fundamental right of protection of life and personal liberty.
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Constitution Doesn't Give Right to Choice of Food, High Court Told
The Article 21 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees right to life and personal liberty doesn't give right to choice of food, an intervener before the Bombay High Court on Friday argued during the hearing on petitions against ban on beef consumption and possession in Maharashtra.
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We treat minister, ordinary person alike, says Supreme Court on VIP security
On issues related to right to life and personal liberty, a minister and an ordinary person are treated alike in the Supreme Court, a bench of two judges said on Monday.
