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D.K. BASU VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL (AIR 1997 SC 610)

Published On: 20th March, 2024 Authored By: Vaibhav Bhojwani Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur Linkedin Abstract:  In “D.K. Basu v. West Bengal,”[1] the Apex Court ruled that certain basic norms and processes must be adhered to in all situations involving an arrest or imprisonment in order to prevent abuse of custodial rights and protect human rights. These […]

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Damons v City of Cape Town (2022) ZACC 13

Published On: 20th March, 2024 Authored By: Hana Hassan Ain Shams University Linkedin Facts: Mr. Adam Damons (Damons), a firefighter employed by the City of Cape Town (City), sustained injuries during a 2010 fire drill due to the City’s, employer disregarding safety measures. He was rendered physically incapable of performing the physically demanding tasks required

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