Constitution Day Quiz : Answers To Multiple Choice Questions On Constitution [Part 1]

The answers of the Constitution Day Special Quiz(Part 1) are given below :1. In Supriyo v. Union of India, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held :(a) Right to marry is a fundamental right.(b) Right to marry is not a fundamental right.(c) Right to marry is not a fundamental right but the right to recognition of a civil union is a fundamental right.(d) (b) and (c) .Answer : (b)....

Holding CLAT Only In English Makes Legal Profession Biased Against Rural & Marginalised Persons: CJI DY Chandrachud

In a commemorative event marking the centenary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's law practice, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud pointed out the challenges faced by individuals from marginalised backgrounds in the legal profession. “They don't have social, or cultural capital or access to resources. Example- Coaching centres", he said. Pointing out that people from marginalised backgrounds are...

Supreme Court's Doors Will Always Remain Open For Citizens: CJI DY Chandrachud Promises On Constitution Day

On the occasion of India’s 75th Constitution Day, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday (November 26) assured that the doors of the Supreme Court are and will always remain open for citizens to ventilate their grievances. He also insisted that individuals should not be afraid of going to court or view it as a last resort, expressing the hope that owing to the efforts to make...

All India Judicial Service Can Select Brilliant Youngsters For Judiciary : President Droupadi Murmu

In the inaugural session of Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, President Droupadi Murmu put forth a proposal for the establishment of an All India Judicial Service examination. She envisioned a mechanism that would identify and nurture talented individuals from the legal fraternity to become judges. The President expressed her desire to support young, talented, and...

Constitution Day Quiz : MCQs On Constitutional Law [Part 2]

On this Constitution Day, LiveLaw presents to you a Special Quiz on our Constitution. Part 1 can be read here.1. What is the significance of Constitution Day celebrated on 26th November in India?a. Adoption of the Constitutionb. Enactment of the first constitutional amendmentc. Commencement of the Constitutiond. Ratification of fundamental rights2. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting...

On Constitution Day, President Droupadi Murmu Unveils Statue Of Dr BR Ambedkar On Supreme Court Premises

In a tribute to the Chief Architect of the Constitution of India, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar on the premises of the Supreme Court on the Constitution Day.Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal were also present during the ceremony.The majestic 7-foot-tall statue, positioned on the front lawn and garden within the...

Constitution Day Quiz - MCQs On Constitution [Part 1]

On this Constitution Day, LiveLaw presents to you a Special Quiz on our Constitution.1. In Supriyo v. Union of India, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held : (a) Right to marry is a fundamental right.(b) Right to marry is not a fundamental right.(c) Right to marry is not a fundamental right but the right to recognition of a civil union is a fundamental right.(d) (b) and (c) .2. ...

Delhi Court Sentences Four Men To Life Imprisonment In Journalist Soumya Vishwanathan Murder Case

A Delhi Court on Saturday sentenced four men to life imprisonment in the murder case of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, more than 15 years after she was killed in 2008.Additional Sessions Judge Ravindra Kumar Pandey of Saket Court also sentenced the fifth convict, Ajay Sethi, to simple imprisonment for a period of three years.The four convicts namely Ravi Kapoor, Amit Shukla, Baljeet Malik...

Bar Council Of Kerala To Enquire On Kottayam Lawyers Agitation Against Chief Judicial Magistrate

The Bar Council of Kerala has constituted a Sub-Committee comprising K. P Jayachandran, Joseph John, K. K Nazzer , S. Sudarsanakumar, K.R Rajkumar and P.A Mohammed Sha for inquiring into the reasons that led to the Kottayam lawyers’ agitation against the Chief Judicial Magistrate and the subsequent developments. K. P Jayachandran is the Convenor of the Sub-Committee and Joseph John is...

Lack Of State Intervention Allows Dominant Social Groups To Oppress Historically Marginalised Sections : CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while delivering the keynote address on “Identity, the Individual and the State: New Paths to Liberty,” said that lack of State intervention allowed socially dominant groups to oppress historically marginalised sections.“Traditionally, liberty has been understood as an absence of State interference in a person’s right to make choices....

Special CBI Court In Mumbai Acquits Delhi Man Accused Of Demanding Rs. 30 Lakhs From Journalist For Favourable Order From Bombay High Court

A Special CBI Court in Mumbai presided over by Special Judge MR Purwar, recently acquitted Faraz Sultan Khan, a Delhi-based individual accused of demanding Rs. 30 lakhs from journalist Ketan Tirodkar. The demand was allegedly made for securing a favourable order from the Bombay High Court regarding a case under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in which Tirodkar...

Delhi Chief Secretary Appointment: Let Delhi Govt Select Name From Panel Given By LG & Union Govt, Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (24.11.2023) recommended a unique solution to solve the tug of war between the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) and the Delhi Government over the appointment of the Delhi’s Chief Secretary. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra suggested that the Delhi LG and the Union Government could propose a panel of names for...