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Can a Patient Enforce the Right to Health When an Empanelled Hospital Denies Scheme Treatment?
A valid PMJAY or state health-scheme card is a constitutional promise, not charity. The Article 21, Article 14 and writ-law grounds on which beneficiaries can challenge denial of covered, life-saving treatment by empanelled hospitals and scheme authorities.
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Can an Accused on Anticipatory Bail Obtain a Passport to Travel Abroad?
Pending criminal proceedings are a statutory ground for refusing a passport, but not an absolute bar. How an accused on anticipatory bail can obtain a court order permitting passport issuance and travel abroad, and the conditions courts attach.
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How Do Constitutional Principles Apply in Family Court Proceedings in India?
Family courts in India are not exempt from the Constitution. Here is how Articles 14, 15 and 21, the Family Courts Act 1984 and Supreme Court jurisprudence shape marriage, custody and personal-law disputes.
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The Supreme Court’s Red Line on Environmental Oversight

In T.N. Godavarman case, SC sets constitutional boundary: Govt can't dissolve CEC sans court nod. This judicially born, statutorily backed panel upholds unbiased eco-monitoring against exec erosion.

Anish Sinha
Contributor
Nov 26
In Re case-study

Case Study: Ramesh Baghel v. State of Chhattisgarh & Others

In Ramesh Baghel v. State of Chhattisgarh, the Supreme Court upheld burial rights as integral to dignity under Article 21, balancing equality and secularism with public order. The split verdict addressed constitutional principles versus adherence to statutory rules.
2025 · 15 min read Held
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Right to Burial in village graveyard, Supreme Court upholds Right to Dignity for Tribal Christian Pastor

The Supreme Court upheld the right to dignity in death, ruling that burial rights cannot be denied based on religion or conversion. It emphasized secularism, equality, and Article 21, reaffirming that dignity extends beyond life and discrimination is unconstitutional.

Anish Sinha
Contributor
Jan 27
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What Are Trade Disputes under the WTO, and How Are they settled through the Dispute Settlement Mechanism?
Trade disputes arise when nations disagree on trade rules or practices. The WTO resolves these disputes through its Dispute Settlement Mechanism, guided by the DSU. This structured process ensures fairness, predictability, and compliance with trade agreements.
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Case Study: The Animal Welfare Board of India & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

The Supreme Court upheld the 2017 Amendment Acts permitting Jallikattu, Kambala, and bullock-cart races, citing cultural significance and compliance with animal welfare laws. It overruled A. Nagaraja, affirming states’ legislative competence and balancing heritage with cruelty prevention.
2025 · 12 min read Held
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