Author: Mukesh Kumar Suman

The Supreme Court in E. R. Royappa Vs. State of Tamil Nadu (1974) 2 SCR 348 held that Equality is a dynamic concept with many aspects and dimensions and it could not be cribbed, cabined and confined within traditional and doctrinaire limits.

The Supreme Court in M C Mehta Vs Union of India (1987) 1 SCR 819  held that where an enterprise is engaged in a hazardous or inherently dangerous activity and harm results to anyone on account of an accident in the operation of such hazardous or inherently dangerous activity , the enterprise shall be  strictly and absolutely liable to compensate all those who are affected by the accident.

The Supreme Court in M C Mehta Vs Kamal Nath  (1996) Supp (10) SCR 12 declared that  public trust doctrine is a part of law of the land.

The Supreme Court in Maru Ram Vs Union of India (1981) 1 SCR 1196  held  that pardoning powers under Article 72 or Article 161 by the President or the Governor , as the case may be, have to be exercised on the aid and advice of Council of Ministers.

The Supreme Court in Excel Wear Etc Vs Union of India (1979) 1 SCR 1009  held that the right to close business is an integral part of  Fundamental Right to carry on a business.