Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

International Context

Question:
In which case, the Supreme Court held that India had ratified conventions regarding the protection of children and this placed an obligation on the State Government to implement these principles?
Options:
Keshwanand Bharti v. State of Kerala
Sheela Barse v Secretary Children's Aid Society
Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
Vishaka v State of Rajasthan
Correct Answer:
Sheela Barse v Secretary Children's Aid Society
Explanation:
In the case of Sheela Barse v Secretary Children's Aid Society, the Supreme Court held that India had ratified conventions regarding the protection of children and this placed an obligation on the State Government to implement these principles. This was a case in which there were no contradictory laws and as they were supplementing the law already in force the court held that the treaty could be applied directly to Indian law.