‘Sentinel on the qui vive’

  • It is usually translated as watchful guardian. Qui vive means watchful or alert.
  • Supreme Court recognised this phrase in State of Madras v. VG Row. Union of India & State (1952), where the Court has been given the role of "Sentinel on the Qui Vive" with regards to the "fundamental ....
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