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Chairman, Railway Board v. Chandrima Das (2000)

Chairman, Railway Board v. Chandrima Das (2000) is a significant case in Indian law dealing with the liability of public authorities for acts of their employees and the enforcement of fundamental rights under the Indian Constitution. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: Chandrima Das, a practicing advocate, filed a public interest litigation (PIL) under […]

R. Bommai v Union of India (1994)

R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994) is a landmark case in Indian constitutional law that dealt with the scope of Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, which empowers the President to dismiss state governments and impose President’s Rule in states. Here’s a brief overview of this significant case: Background: In 1989, the Janata Dal-led […]

Navtej Singh Johar and others v. Union of India (2018)

Navtej Singh Johar and others v. Union of India (2018) is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India that decriminalized consensual homosexual acts between adults, effectively reading down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This judgment is celebrated for affirming the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ individuals in India. Here’s a […]