Supreme Court of India · 2010-01-12
Union Of India vs Rakesh Kumar & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2010 SUPREME COURT 3244
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Union Of India
- Respondent
- Rakesh Kumar & Ors
- Author
- K.G. Balakrishnan
- Bench
- J.M. Panchal, P. Sathasivam, K.G. Balakrishnan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the constitutional provisions under Article 244 and the Fifth Schedule regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas, emphasizing the autonomy granted to tribal communities. It clarified that the Governor has the authority to regulate laws applicable to these areas, ensuring the welfare of Scheduled Tribes. The Court upheld the intent of the framers of the Constitution to protect tribal communities while integrating them into the national framework, affirming the special administrative scheme established for Scheduled Areas.