The use and abuse of the Uma Devi judgement

In 2006, the Supreme Court ascertained the ‘legality’ of employment in the landmark judgement in Secretary, State of Karnataka v. Umadevi. However, multiple interpretations of the double-edged Uma Devi guidelines have aided the State in shirking off its responsibilities.
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Abhilash Pattnaik is an Advocate practicing before the High Court of Orissa. He is a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) graduate from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. He is a keen follower of latest Supreme Court judgements. Apart from obsessing over law and litigation, he is also an avid marathon runner and a movie buff.

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