The Aarushi Talwar case, also known as the Noida double murder case, refers to the tragic and widely publicized murder of 14-year-old Aarushi Talwar and the family’s domestic help, Hemraj Banjade, in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, in 2008. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: On the night of May 15-16, 2008, Aarushi Talwar, a […]
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NALSA V. Union of India, 2014
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India (2014) is a landmark case in Indian legal history that significantly advanced the rights of transgender individuals. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) filed a petition before the Supreme Court of India seeking recognition of transgender individuals as a […]
Supreme Court Advocates on Record v Union of India (2015)
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India (2015) is a landmark case in Indian constitutional law that dealt with the constitutionality of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act, 2014. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was established by the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014, to replace […]
People’s Union for Civil Liberties v Union of India (2013)
People’s Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India (2013) is a landmark case in Indian jurisprudence that significantly impacted the electoral process, specifically addressing the right to negative voting. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), a civil liberties organization, filed a petition seeking the introduction of […]
Lily Thomas v Union of India (2013)
Lily Thomas v. Union of India (2013) is a landmark case in Indian law concerning the disqualification of convicted legislators. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: Lily Thomas, a prominent advocate, and the NGO Lok Prahari, represented by advocate Satya Narain Shukla, filed petitions challenging Section 8(4) of the Representation of the People Act, […]
Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v Union of India (2011)
Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Union of India (2011) is a landmark case in Indian legal history, addressing the issue of euthanasia and the right to die with dignity. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug was a nurse working at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. In 1973, she was brutally assaulted, […]
Trimex International Ltd v Vedanta Aluminium Ltd (2010)
Trimex International Ltd v. Vedanta Aluminium Ltd (2010) is a significant case in Indian contract law, dealing with the enforceability of agreements and the principles surrounding contract formation. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: Trimex International Ltd. (Trimex) and Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. (Vedanta) were involved in a dispute over the execution and enforceability of […]
Om Prakash v Dil Bahar (2005)
Om Prakash v. Dil Bahar (2005) is a significant case in Indian law that deals with the interpretation of the Rent Control Act and the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: The case arose from a dispute between a landlord, Om Prakash, and his tenant, Dil Bahar, […]
A. Inamdar v State of Maharashtra (2005)
A. Inamdar v. State of Maharashtra (2005), also known as the P.A. Inamdar & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors., is a landmark case in Indian constitutional law that deals with the rights of private unaided educational institutions regarding admission procedures and the collection of fees. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: The […]
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 […]