DGCA Fines IndiGo
DGCA Fines IndiGo: A Case of Systemic Failure and Consumer Rights

The DGCA’s penalty on IndiGo after the December 2025 meltdown exposed the clash between profit-driven over-utilisation and safety resilience, highlighting FDTL compliance, consumer rights and the need for stronger aviation governance in India.

The 85th Amendment (2001) grants SC/ST employees reservation in promotions with consequential seniority, applied retrospectively from 1995.
85th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2001

The 85th Amendment (2001) grants SC/ST employees reservation in promotions with consequential seniority, applied retrospectively from 1995.

82nd Amendment (2000)
82nd Amendment (2000)

The 81st and 82nd Amendments strengthened SC/ST representation by allowing carry-forward of reserved vacancies and relaxing promotion standards.

The Constitution (81st Amendment) Bill, 1996
The Constitution (81st Amendment) Bill, 1996

The 81st Amendment Bill, 1996 proposed one-third reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies, building on earlier local body reforms.

77th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1995
The Constitution (77th Amendment) Act, 1995

The 77th Amendment (1995) restored reservation in promotions for SCs/STs after the Indra Sawhney ruling, ensuring their adequate representation in government services.

S.P. Mittal vs Union of India (1983)
S.P. Mittal vs Union of India (1983)

SC held Sri Aurobindo Society not a religious denomination; upheld Auroville Act, 1980 as valid and non-violative of fundamental rights.

Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India (1978)
Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India (1978)

Landmark case expanding Article 21; established the Golden Triangle of Articles 14, 19 & 21, ensuring fair, just, and reasonable laws.

Brij Bhushan vs State of Delhi (1950)
Brij Bhushan vs State of Delhi

The Brij Bhushan case (1950) upheld press freedom, ruling that pre-censorship violates Article 19(1)(a) unless justified by public order.

Bijoe Emmanuel vs State of Kerala (1986)
Bijoe Emmanuel vs State of Kerala (1986)

The 1986 Bijoe Emmanuel vs State of Kerala case upheld the right to freedom of religion and expression, affirming that patriotism cannot be forced.

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