Supreme Court’s Stand on Digital Inclusion: An Analysis of the Verdict on Accessible KYC for Persons with Disabilities
by Vanita Bhargava* and Vishal Shrivastava**
Supreme Court verdict
Justice Bela M Trivedi explains jurisdictionary powers of judicial review under Arts. 32 and 226 of Constitution when arrest is challenged
“Though, the power of judicial review keeps a check and balance on the functioning of the public authorities and is exercised for better and more efficient and informed exercise of their powers, such power has to be exercised very cautiously keeping in mind that such exercise of power of judicial review may not lead to judicial overreach, undermining the powers of the statutory authorities”
Explained | Supreme Court’s verdict on constitutional validity of “power to arrest” provisions under Customs and GST Acts
“The framework of the Customs Act clearly reflects the legislative intent to establish a distinct and unique procedure for the exercise of arrest powers by a customs officer”
Article 370 Verdict | Supreme Court upholds abrogation of Special Status for Jammu and Kashmir
Among the three judgments, one was authored by Dr. DY Chandrachud, CJI on behalf of himself, BR Gavai and Surya Kant, JJ., while Justice Justice Kaul and Khanna, J. authored separate but concurring judgments.