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Summary: This piece argues that the distinction between simpliciter and punitive termination of a probationer without granting any reasonable opportunity of hearing before termination for the former lacks a reasonable basis. It is further argued that probationers have a legitimate expectation to get the post which in turn affords them at least a reasonable opportunity of hearing, in cases of simpliciter termination. IntroductionContinue reading “Re-Visiting Simpliciter Termination: Protecting the Legitimate Expectation of Probationers”

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Association for Democratic Reforms and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors. (“Electoral Bonds Judgment”) has been widely hailed as a democracy-affirming judgment, for good reason. In this post, the authors dwell into some of the nuances of the judgment, with a view to furthering the debate on its implications.Continue reading “Evaluating the Electoral Bonds Judgment: A welcome development for Indian democracy that leaves some questions unanswered”

A fortnightly feature inspired by I-CONnect’s weekly “What’s New in Public Law” feature that addresses the lacuna of a one-stop-shop public law newsletter in the Indian legal space. What’s new at LAOT 1. Sughosh Joshi, Uniform Civil Code: History and the Present (explains the meaning of the Uniform Civil Code, elaborates on the history ofContinue reading “Lately in Public Law | February’24”

Summary: In this explainer, we explore the intricacies of delimitation in India, in light of the upcoming 2026 census exercise. The question has gotten more complex with the expansion of reserved seats, most recently with the inclusion of seats for women. To ensure that the democratic principle is upheld in the process, judicial review as aContinue reading “Redrawing Representation in the Contemporary Political Puzzle: Analysing Delimitation in India”

This post is part of a series on constitutional and political questions relevant to contemporary times written by Sughosh Joshi, who is working on civic education and engagement. Sughosh also publishes a weekly substack newsletter called ‘In the Matter of the Republic’, you can check it out here and subscribe to it for regular updates. Yes, briberyContinue reading “Legislative Privileges and Bribery: What did the SC say?”

Summary: This piece by Tarun Natarajan analyzes the judgment of Supriyo@ Supriya Chakraborty & Anr v Union of India from an inheritance law perspective, while providing suggestions in order to foster marriage equality from the lens of the Special Marriage Act and the Hindu Succession Act. Premise and Introduction Recently, in Supriyo Chakroborty the Apex CourtContinue reading ““Gender Neutral” Interpretations? The Hindu Succession Act’s Tryst with Hierarchical Sexualities”

Summary: This piece by Vrinda Chaturvedi examines the scope and limits of the discretion granted to Presiding Officers of the Indian Parliament. It also analyzes the need for a review of the same in light of the recent suspension of 146 members of the Indian Parliament. The suspension of 146 Members of Parliament marked a turbulent end toContinue reading ““To Speak or not to Speak”: the Discretion of Presiding Officers of the Indian Parliament”

Summary: T.M.D Rafi v. State of AP  concerns a dispute between the administrative authorities of Mallikarjuna temple and Muslim vendors who have been in the practice of deriving income by setting up shops in and around the temple. In this piece, our analyst, Ameya, provides a summary of the case and delves into the contentionsContinue reading “Between Sanctity and Economic Sense: A Compromise to be Struck?”

Summary: This piece criticizes the Supreme Court’s decision supporting the abrogation of Article 370, arguing that it undermines federalism. The Supreme Court (“SC”) handed down a unanimous judgment upholding the abrogation of Art. 370 and the status of Jammu and Kashmir as a union territory. This is a significant finding given that it has implications forContinue reading “Want(s) over Can(s)? Irreversible Changes and Article 370”

Summary: In this piece, our analyst, Aamuktamalyada, deals with the succession rights of children born out of void/voidable marriages.  An important consideration that the courts in India have wrestled with has been the intersection between religious customs and legal reforms in inheritance laws. This tussle recently played out in the context of the inheritance rightsContinue reading “Equality at Crossroads: Constitutional Oversight in Revanasiddappa v. Mallikarjun”