Supreme Court on Constitution

The Supreme Court in M Nagaraj Vs Union of India (2006) Supp. (7) SCR 336 held Eighty Fifth amendment of the Constitution providing reservation in promotion with consequential seniority valid. But the Supreme Court also directed that while making such provision the State has to collect quantifiable data showing backwardness of the class and inadequacy of representation of that class in public employment in addition to compliance  of efficiency under Article 335.

The Supreme Court in Vishaka Vs. State of Rajasthan (1997) Supp 3 SCR 404 held that sexual harassment of women at workplace violates Fundamental Right to “gender equality” and “right to life and liberty” under Article 14, 15 and 21.

The Supreme Court in Shantistar Builders Vs Narayan Khimalal Totame (1990)1SCC520  held that right to reasonable residence is included in right to life under Article 21.

The Supreme Court in Mohd Ahmad Khan Vs Shah Bano (1985) 3 SCR 844 emphasized the need of enactment of Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court in K C Gajapati Narayan Deo Vs. State of Orissa (1954) 1 SCR 1 held that the idea conveyed by “colorable legislation”  is that although apparently a legislature in passing a statute purported to act within the limits of its powers, yet in substance and in reality, it transgressed these powers, the transgression being veiled by what appears on proper examination, to be a mere pretense or disguise.