Question

In State of Punjab v. Davinder Singh, 2020 SCConline SC 677, pronounced on 27 August, 2020, a five-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court agreed to revisit which of the following judgments ?

• A. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India, 1992 Supp (3) SCC 217
• B. E.V. Chinnaiah v. State of A.P., (2005) 1 SCC 394
• C. Bir Singh v. Delhi Jal Board, (2018) 10 SCC 312
• D. State of Karnataka v. Umadevi, (2006) 4 SCC 1

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In the case of State of Punjab v. Davinder Singh, 2020 SCConline SC 677, the Supreme Court of India agreed to revisit the judgment from the case E.V. Chinnaiah v. State of A.P., (2005) 1 SCC 394. 

The reconsideration of prior judgments is a crucial aspect of the Indian legal system as it allows for the adaptation and evolution of legal principles in response to new societal needs and perspectives.

 Revisiting E.V. Chinnaiah indicates that the Supreme Court found merit in re-examining its previous decision to ensure that the interpretation of the law continues to align with justice and contemporary circumstances. This step is indicative of the dynamic nature of legal jurisprudence.