Module 1 Case Laws_Excutive and Legislature (1)

What was the key legal question addressed in Rai Sahib Ram Jawaya Kapur & Ors. vs The State Of Punjab pertaining to the printing of textbooks?

Whether the Punjab Government's actions constituted a breach of the fundamental right to practice a profession under Article 19(1)(g).

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Rai Sahib Ram Jawaya Kapur case regarding executive authority and textbook publishing?

The Supreme Court ruled that the executive branch could handle the task of printing and publishing textbooks without the requirement for special legislation.

What was the key legal question addressed in Rai Sahib Ram Jawaya Kapur & Ors. vs The State Of Punjab pertaining to the printing of textbooks?

Whether the Punjab Government's actions constituted a breach of the fundamental right to practice a profession under Article 19(1)(g).

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Rai Sahib Ram Jawaya Kapur case regarding executive authority and textbook publishing?

The Supreme Court ruled that the executive branch could handle the task of printing and publishing textbooks without the requirement for special legislation.

What privileges were contested in the Maharajadhiraja Madhav Rao Jiwaji Rao Scindia v Union Of India case?

The privileges and allowances of the former rulers of India post-independence.

In the Scindia Case, how did the Supreme Court classify the privileges and allowances of former rulers?

The Court classified them as social security measures rather than property rights.

What was the outcome of the Shamsher Singh & Anr vs State of Punjab case concerning the termination of a subordinate judge?

The court ruled that the Governor must act on the recommendations of the Council of Ministers for appointments and terminations.

What Article mandates that the Governor should receive recommendations from the High Court for appointments in the judicial service?

Article 235 of the Constitution.

What significant ruling did the Supreme Court give regarding the timing of Presidential elections in the case of Presidential Poll, In Re?

The Supreme Court ruled that Presidential elections must be completed before the expiration of the President's term, regardless of state assembly dissolutions.

What constitutional issue was raised in Charan Lal Sahu vs Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy relating to parliamentary law?

Whether Parliament could regulate the election of the President or Vice-President and establish immunity from court challenges.

What was the Supreme Court's conclusion in the case of Shri Baburao Patel And Others v. Dr Zakir Husain regarding eligibility for presidential candidacy?

The petition against Dr. Zakir Husain’s election was dismissed as there were no violations of constitutional requirements.

What was the main argument raised by Purno Agitok Sangma regarding Pranab Mukherjee's eligibility in the presidential election?

That Mukherjee held an office of profit at the time of his nomination.

How did the Supreme Court address the concept of 'office of profit' in Purno Agitok Sangma vs Pranab Mukherjee?

The Court ruled that the office of the Chairman of the Indian Statistical Institute did not constitute an office of profit.

What precedent did the Supreme Court build upon concerning the executive’s failure to timely decide mercy petitions in Shatrughan Chauhan & Anr vs Union Of India?

The right to seek mercy under articles 72/161 must be addressed within a reasonable timeframe; unreasonable delays could lead to judicial intervention.

What principle does Article 21 of the Constitution encapsulate as discussed in Shatrughan Chauhan's case?

The inherent right to life, mandating no deprivation except through legal procedures.

How did the Supreme Court clarify the scope of the President’s clemency powers in Kehar Singh vs Union of India?

The President's clemency decisions are subject to judicial review but limited to grounds like arbitrariness or mala fides.

What was Justice Gogoi's dissenting opinion in the case of Purno Agitok Sangma?

He believed that Mukherjee's role at the ISI might be profitable and warranted a full hearing.

What did the Supreme Court decide regarding the understanding of 'mercy jurisprudence'?

It is considered a part of evolving human rights standards and requires due care in the execution of sentences.