Constitutional Law

When Courts Go Too Far βš–οΈ


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βš–οΈ The Extraordinary Power Dilemma

🌟 Picture this: A serious crime has been committed, punishment has been given, but then a 'settlement' happens between victim and accused. Should the court cancel the punishment? And what if a judge starts giving life advice instead of legal judgments?

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” Why some crimes can never be 'settled' between parties - even if everyone agrees
  • βš–οΈ When Supreme Court's ultimate power (Article 142) can override everything
  • 🎯 How judges sometimes cross the line from law to personal opinions
  • πŸ’­ The difference between 'inherent powers' and unlimited authority

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž Just Rights for Children Alliance and Anuruddh v. Shares and Others - When POCSO settlements were challenged
  • ⭐ K. Danda Pane vs. The State by the Inspector of Police - The uncle who married his victim
  • πŸ”₯ Suo Motu Writ Petition C03 of 2023 - When a High Court judge went completely off-track
  • πŸ“š Gian Singh case - The landmark that guides serious crime settlements

🎭 The Human Drama:

  • 🏫 A teacher accused of assaulting his 16-year-old student
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ A family with two children caught between crime and compassion
  • ⚑ A judge who turned courtroom into lecture hall

πŸŽ™οΈ This episode reveals how our highest courts walk the tightrope between strict law and complete justice - and what happens when they fall off either side!

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Constitutional LawBy Sharad Bansal