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.
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.