Expertise
Constitutional Law
S&A Law Chambers has distinguished expertise in constitutional law, having appeared in multiple Constitution Bench matters before the Supreme Court. Our constitutional practice includes fundamental rights litigation, administrative law challenges, and public interest matters. We have represented parties in significant constitutional cases including challenges to statutory provisions, interpretation of constitutional provisions, and matters involving separation of powers. Our Advocates regularly appear in writ proceedings challenging government actions, policy decisions, and administrative orders, with a strong track record of securing constitutional reliefs for clients.
Reported Judgments
Supreme Court of India2021 SCC OnLine SC 3429
Animal Welfare Board of India v. People for Elimination of Stray Troubles
Represented an NGO to stop culling of dogs. The legal issue involved a conflict between municipal laws and the Animal Birth Control Rules.
Supreme Court of India(2020) 2 SCC 705
Goolrokh M. Gupta v. Burjor Pardiwala Dead and Ors
Appeared before a constitutional bench considering the rights of Parsis marrying outside the community to have access to religious places and ceremonies.
Supreme Court of India2023 SCC OnLine SC 2194
Sunil Pal & Ors. v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Drafted, filed and argued a pro bono SLP against the State authorities arising out of cancellation of appointments issued to primary school teachers in West Bengal.
Delhi High Court2023 SCC OnLine Del 3058
Kamaljeet Sehrawat v. Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
Successfully challenged the Mayor's illegal decision of ordering a re-election for the Standing Committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Delhi High Court2020 SCC OnLine Del 2767
Rhonpal Biotech Pvt. Ltd. v. NDMC
Successfully challenged the duration and nature of a blacklisting order issued by the NDMC against the Petitioner.
Delhi High Court2019 SCC OnLine Del 6921
Standard Metalloys v. UOI
Represented the Petitioners in a challenge to an order under the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 and obtained favourable judgment.
Common Questions
What are the Directive Principles of State Policy?
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are guidelines in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, from Articles 36 to 51, that are fundamental to the governance of the country. They aim to establish social and economic democracy but are not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation (Constitution of India, Article 37).
What is the role of the Supreme Court in Constitutional Law?
The Supreme Court of India serves as the apex constitutional court, exercising extensive original, appellate, and advisory jurisdictions. Its primary role is to uphold the Constitution, and its decisions are binding on all courts, with the inherent power to pass orders necessary for complete justice (Article 141 and Article 142 of the Constitution of India).
How does the Constitution of India ensure separation of powers?
It depends. The Constitution does not strictly recognize absolute separation of powers; however, it sufficiently differentiates the functions of the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary, incorporating a system of checks and balances to prevent autocracy (Ram Jawayya v. State of Punjab AIR 1955 SC 549).
What is the relationship between International Law and Municipal Law?
India primarily follows a Dualist approach, meaning International Law generally requires legislative action to be transformed into Municipal Law before it is legally binding domestically (Gramophone Company of India Ltd. vs. Birendra Bahadur Pandey & Ors. (1984)). However, Courts may apply International Law, especially human rights norms, when domestic law is silent or ambiguous (Vishaka & Ors. vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors. (1997)).
What are the methods of settlement of international disputes?
Negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and adjudication are diverse techniques used in international dispute settlement. Litigation is also a method, though its enforceability across borders can be complex.