Constitutional Law

When Laws Fight: Old vs New πŸ›οΈ


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πŸ›οΈ The Great Legal Puzzle: When Two Laws Collide

🌟 Imagine you're about to lose your land under an old law with minimal compensation, but suddenly a new, fairer law arrives. Which one applies? This fascinating Supreme Court case shows how judges think beyond written words to find the real purpose of laws!

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” How the word "initiated" in a law sparked a massive legal battle
  • βš–οΈ Why judges sometimes ignore literal meanings to serve justice
  • 🎯 The delicate balance between individual rights and national development
  • πŸ’° How one interpretation could save or doom thousands of development projects

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. vs. Shri Deepak Agarwal - The landmark case that defined purposive construction
  • ⭐ Land Acquisition Act 1894 vs. Right to Fair Compensation Act 2013 - When old meets new in the legal world

🧠 The Feynman Moment:

πŸ“š Ever wondered why courts don't just follow what's written? This episode reveals the beautiful art of "purposive construction" - how judges become detectives, searching for the lawmaker's true intentions when words alone would cause injustice.

πŸŽ™οΈ By the end, you'll understand how India's highest court solved an impossible puzzle: protecting landowners while keeping the wheels of development turning!

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Constitutional LawBy Sharad Bansal