⚖️ The Ultimate Legal Showdown
🌟 What happens when the most powerful court in the country says "NO" to a law made by Parliament itself? This episode takes you inside the fascinating world of judicial review - where courts act as constitutional guardians!
💡 What You'll Discover:
- 🔍 The two crucial tests every law must pass (hint: it's like a double security check!)
- ⚖️ Why having the power to make a law isn't enough - you need the RIGHT to make it
- 🎯 How "manifest arbitrariness" became the new weapon against unfair laws
- 🏛️ The delicate balance between legislative power and individual rights
🚀 Real Cases Discussed:
- 💎 Shayara Bano vs. Union of India - The triple talaq case that shook personal laws
- ⭐ Javed vs. State of Haryana - When having too many children disqualifies you from elections
- 🔥 How Article 14's equality principle evolved into a powerful tool against arbitrary laws
🎪 The Constitutional Drama Unfolds:
- 📋 Legislative competence: Who has the power to make what laws?
- 🛡️ Fundamental rights: The non-negotiable boundaries no law can cross
- ⚡ The "manifest arbitrariness" test: When laws become too unreasonable to survive
- 🎭 How personal laws got caught in the constitutional crossfire
🎙️ Whether you're a law student, practicing lawyer, or just a curious citizen, this episode reveals how our Constitution stays alive and relevant in protecting our rights against legislative overreach!
