In which of the following cases the Supreme Court of India laid down that, “the immunity of sovereign…
These three decisions belong to the line of cases recognising monetary relief for violations of fundamental rights by State authorities. Sovereign immunity does not bar the…
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In which of the following cases the Supreme Court of India laid down that, “the immunity of sovereign function, for tort committing by the employee of the state, is not available in matter of violation of fundamental rights.”
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These three decisions belong to the line of cases recognising monetary relief for violations of fundamental rights by State authorities. Sovereign immunity does not bar the public-law remedy of compensation for such violations.
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