Important Judgements 4

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1. Which case involved the Supreme Court’s decision on the constitutional validity of the death penalty for certain crimes?

a) Jagmohan Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh b) Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab c) Kehar Singh v. State of Delhi d) Shankar v. State of Maharashtra

b) In Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab (1980), a 5-judge bench of the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the death penalty but set guidelines for its application to ensure it was used only in the "rarest of rare" cases.

2. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that sexual harassment at the workplace includes actions beyond physical contact?

a) Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan b) S.R. Batra v. Smt. Taruna Batra c) A.P. Sharma v. Union of India d) N.B. Khare v. State of Maharashtra

a) In Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997), the Supreme Court broadened the definition of sexual harassment to include various forms of unwanted conduct beyond physical contact, leading to the establishment of guidelines for workplace safety.

3. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that police must follow the guidelines for arrest and detention to ensure the protection of fundamental rights?

a) D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal b) Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh c) Joginder Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh d) Prakash Singh v. Union of India

a) In D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997), the Supreme Court issued detailed guidelines to prevent custodial torture and ensure compliance with constitutional safeguards during arrest and detention.

4. Which judgment dealt with the Supreme Court's decision on the police's power to arrest without a warrant in non-cognizable offenses?

a) Kartar Singh v. State of Punjab b) K.K. Verma v. State of Uttar Pradesh c) State of Maharashtra v. Bharat Shantilal d) Dinesh Dalmia v. State of Tamil Nadu

c) In State of Maharashtra v. Bharat Shantilal (2008), the Supreme Court clarified the circumstances under which police can arrest without a warrant for non-cognizable offenses, emphasizing the need for adherence to statutory and constitutional norms.

5. Which judgment involved the Supreme Court's decision on the right to fair compensation for victims of police brutality?

a) K.K. Verma v. State of Uttar Pradesh b) Rameshwar Prasad v. State of Bihar c) Vineet Narain v. Union of India d) Smt. Selvi v. State of Karnataka

d) In Smt. Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010), the Supreme Court held that victims of police brutality are entitled to fair compensation, reinforcing the need for accountability and remedy for human rights violations.

6. In which case did the Supreme Court address the issue of misuse of power by the police under the guise of preventive detention?

a) A.K. Roy v. Union of India b) Ram Manohar Lohia v. State of Bihar c) S. R. Batra v. Smt. Taruna Batra d) Kartar Singh v. State of Punjab

b) In Ram Manohar Lohia v. State of Bihar (1966), the Supreme Court addressed the misuse of preventive detention powers by police and set guidelines to prevent arbitrary detention.

7. Which case involved the Supreme Court’s decision on the accountability of the police for unlawful arrest and detention?

a) Vineet Narain v. Union of India b) P. Velusamy v. D. Patchaiammal c) Dinesh Dalmia v. State of Tamil Nadu d) State of West Bengal v. Committee for Protection of Democratic Rights

d) In State of West Bengal v. Committee for Protection of Democratic Rights (2010), the Supreme Court held the police accountable for unlawful arrests and detentions, emphasizing the need for adherence to legal norms and protection of fundamental rights.

8. In which case did the Supreme Court rule on the issue of police accountability in cases of custodial deaths?

a) D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal b) S. K. Gupta v. Union of India c) K.K. Verma v. State of Uttar Pradesh d) Kartar Singh v. State of Punjab

a) In D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997), the Supreme Court provided guidelines to prevent custodial deaths and ensure accountability, reinforcing the protection of human rights during police custody.

9. Which judgment addressed the issue of the government's obligation to prevent torture and inhuman treatment by police?

a) Prakash Singh v. Union of India b) R.K. Garg v. Union of India c) Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh d) P. Velusamy v. D. Patchaiammal

a) In Prakash Singh v. Union of India (2006), the Supreme Court issued directives to reform police practices and ensure the government's obligation to prevent torture and inhuman treatment by law enforcement agencies.

10. In which case did the Supreme Court discuss the need for a clear legal framework to regulate police conduct and prevent abuse of power?

a) State of Uttar Pradesh v. Rajesh Kumar b) S.R. Batra v. Smt. Taruna Batra c) Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh d) S. R. Batra v. Smt. Taruna Batra

c) In Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh (2014), the Supreme Court emphasized the need for a clear legal framework to regulate police conduct and prevent abuse of power, ensuring adherence to constitutional principles.

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