CASE COMMENT ON JETHU SINGH VS STATE OF RAJASTHAN

AUTHOR – ANUREET KAUR, STUDENT AT RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW, PUNJAB

BEST CITATION – ANUREET KAUR, CASE COMMENT ON JETHU SINGH VS STATE OF RAJASTHAN, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (2) OF 2024, PG. 184-189, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

INTRODUCTION

Citation- AIR 2014 Raj 157:(2014) 4 RLW 3590

Jurisdiction- Rajasthan High Court

Bench- Pratap Krishna Lohra, J

Appellant- Jethu Singh

Respondent- State of Rajasthan

Date of Judgement- 9 July 2014

Legal Maxim Used: Damnum sine Injuria
The case of “Jethu Singh v. State of Rajasthan” holds legal importance by addressing constitutional and tort law nuances. Central to this case is the examination of legal injury, the constitutional right to business under Article 19(1)(g), and the application of the legal principle “Damnum Sine Injuria,” signifying harm without a violation of legal rights.^[1] This legal case offers profound insights into the delicate equilibrium between individual rights and public interests within the Indian legal framework. It stands as a pivotal reference for legal practitioners, scholars, and policymakers seeking a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between fundamental rights and legal principles in the realm of Indian law.

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[1] Jethu Singh v. State Of Rajasthan, Through P.p. And Another, Rajasthan High Court, Judgment, Law, casemine.com, https://www.casemine.com , https://www.casemine.com/judgement/in/6361e49fee2af66aa0fd78b9 (last visited May 1, 2024).