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KLT OnLine Exclusive Deep Cuts The essential hallmark of a genuine democracy is the transformation of the ‘Ruled’ into a citizenry clothed with rights which in the case of the Indian Constitution also consist of Fundamental Rights, which are also being freely exercised and the concomitant and radical change of the ruler from an ‘Emperor’ to a public servant Justice K.M. Joseph Anoop Baranwal v. Union Of India Decided on 02/03/2023

KLT OnLine Exclusive Deep Cuts Honesty would embrace the quality of courage of conviction, flowing from the perception of what is right and what is wrong. Irrespective of consequences to the individual, an honest person would, ordinarily, unrelentingly take on the high and mighty and persevere in the righteous path. Justice K.M. Joseph Anoop Baranwal v. Union Of India Decided on 02/03/2023

KLT OnLine Exclusive Deep Cuts "Rule of law is the very bedrock of a democratic form of governance. It simply means that men and their affairs are governed by pre-announced norms. It averts a democratic Government brought to power by the strength of the ballot betraying their trust and lapsing into a Government of caprice, nepotism and finally despotism. It is the promise of avoidance of these vices which persuades men to embrace the democratic form of Government." Justice K.M. Jose...

Supreme Court Legal News Committee of Prime Minister, leader of the opposition and CJI to advise President on appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and ECs until a law is made: SC Constitution Bench In a significant judgment, the SC Constitution Bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.M. Joseph, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ajay Rastogi, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aniruddha Bose, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Hon'ble Mr. Justice C.T. Ravikumar held that, “As far as the a...