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Reasonableness and in public interest, the integra-tion of Articles 14, 19 and 21 analysed by this Court in Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, (1978) 2 SCR 621: (1978) 1 SCC 248, clearly demonstrates that the requirements of reasonableness runs like a golden thread through the entire fabric of fundamental rights and, as several decisions of this court show, this concept of reasonableness finds its positive manifestation and expression in the lofty ideal of social and economic justice which inspires and animates the directive principles. It has been laid down by this court in E. P. Royappa v. State of Tamil Nadu, (1974) 2 SCR 348: (1974) 4 SCC 3) and Maneka Gandhi case, (1978) 2 SCR 621: (1978) 1 SCC 248 that Article 14 strikes at arbitrariness in State action and since the principle of reasonableness and rationality, which is legally as well as philoso-phically an essential element of equality or non-arbitrariness, is projected by this Article, it must characterise every governmental act...
Substantial and compelling reasons
Substantial and compelling reasons, the different phraseology used in the judgments of this Court, such as, (i) 'substantial and compelling reasons', (ii) 'good and sufficiently cogent reasons', and (iii) 'strong reasons' are not intended to curtail the undoubted power of an appellate court in an appeal against acquittal to review the entire evidence and to come to its own conclusion; but in doing so it should not only consider every matter on record having a bearing on the questions of fact and the reasons given by the court below in support of its order of acquittal in its arriving at a conclusion on those facts, but should also express those reasons in its judgment, which lead it to hold that the acquittal was not justified, Sanwat Singh v. State of Rajasthan, AIR 1961 SC 715 (719): (1961) 3 SCR 120....
Special reason
Special reason, means yet another consequence would be that if any public servant succeeds in protracting the criminal proceedings to the stage of superannuation he can also claim the benefit of special reasons, if the High Court's reasoning is to be accepted. We find the High Court's approach not only erroneous but pernicious, and therefore, impermissible in law. Such a ground cannot by any stretch of imagination be treated as 'special reason', Jagjeevan Prasad v. State of Madhya Pradesh, (2000) 8 SCC 22: 2000 SCC (Cri) 1450....
Has reason to believe
Has reason to believe, the expression 'reason to believe' in s. 34 does not mean purely subjective satisfaction on the part of the Income Tax Officer. The belief must be held in good faith: it cannot be merely a pretence. It is open to the Court to examine whether the reasons for the belief have a rational connection or a relevant bearing to the formation of the belief and are not extraneous or irrelevant to the purpose of the section, M.P. Industries Ltd. v. ITO, (1970) 2 SCC 32 (37): AIR 1970 SC 1011. (Indian Income-tax Act, 1922, s. 34)...
Any other sufficient reason
Any other sufficient reason, means a reason sufficient on grounds at least analogous to those specified in the rule, Lily Thomas v. Union of India, (2000) 6 SCC 2243; Chajju Ram v. Neki, AIR 1922 PC 112: 49 IA 144....
rule of reason
rule of reason :a standard used in restraint of trade actions that requires the plaintiff to show and the factfinder to find that under all the circumstances the practice in question unreasonably restricts competition in the relevant market compare per se rule NOTE: The rule of reason does not apply to per se violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act. ...
not guilty by reason of insanity
not guilty by reason of insanity 1 : a plea by a criminal defendant who intends to raise an insanity defense used in jurisdictions that require such a plea in order for an insanity defense to be presented 2 : a verdict rendered by a jury in a criminal case that finds that the defendant was insane at the time of committing the crime as determined by application of the test for insanity used in the jurisdiction compare guilty but mentally ill NOTE: A verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity usually results in the commitment of the defendant to a mental institution. Such a verdict, however, may allow the defendant to be released, sometimes into the custody or care of another (as a family member). ...
The reason of the delay
The reason of the delay, the words 'the reason of the delay' occurring in Rule 25 can on an ordinary grammatical interpretation be referred to the delay in returning the process to the Court, Mathri v. State of Punjab, AIR 1964 SC 986 (989): (1964) 5 SCR 916....
By reason of
By reason of, the expression 'by reason of' indicates that the 'disturbances' and the 'situation' must be proximately connected as cause and effect, State of Gujarat v. Jamnadas G. Pabri, AIR 1974 SC 2233 (2237). [Gujarat Panchayats Act, (6 of 1962), s. 303A]...
Reasonable requirement
Reasonable requirement, belongs to the knowledge of the law and means reasonable not in the mindof the person requiring the accommodation but reasonable according to the actual facts, Damodar Sharma v. Nandram Deviram, AIR 1960 MP 345 (FB).Connotes something more than desire but less than absolute necessity, Petro-leum Worker's Union v. Mohammed & Co., AIR 1967 Mad 33: 1965 MP LJ 979: (1966) 17 STC 1: 1965 Jab LJ 1065.The words 'reasonable requirement' postulate that there must be an element of need as opposed to a mere desire or wish. The connotation of the term 'need' or 'requirement; should not be artificially extended nor its language so unduly stretched or strained so as to make it impossible or extremely difficult for the landlord to get a decree for eviction, Bega Begum v. Abdul Ahad Khan, AIR 1979 SC 272 (276). [J&K Houses and Shops Rent Control Act (34 of 1966), s. 11(1)(h)]What is reasonable requirement is a question of fact and it depends upon the circumstances of each case....
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