Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1997) is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India concerning the rights of tribal communities over land in scheduled areas. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: Samatha, a social action group, filed a petition against the State of Andhra Pradesh challenging the transfer of tribal lands […]
Category: Judgement Brief
Vishakha v State of Rajasthan (1997)
Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan (1997) is a landmark case in Indian jurisprudence concerning sexual harassment at the workplace and the subsequent formulation of guidelines to address and prevent such harassment. Here’s an overview of the case: Background: In 1992, Bhanwari Devi, a social worker in Rajasthan, was gang-raped by upper-caste men for stopping a […]
Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum (1985)
Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum (1985) is a landmark case in Indian legal history that dealt with the rights of Muslim women in matters of maintenance after divorce. Here’s a brief overview: Background: Shah Bano Begum, a 62-year-old Muslim woman, was divorced by her husband, Mohammed Ahmed Khan. She filed a petition under Section […]
Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India and others (2020)
Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India and others (2020) is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India that dealt with the restrictions on internet access and movement imposed in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370. This case is significant for its emphasis on the fundamental rights to freedom of speech […]
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 […]
Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018)
Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018) is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India that decriminalized adultery, striking down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This case is significant for its emphasis on individual dignity, gender equality, and the protection of personal freedoms. Here’s a brief overview of this important […]
Indian Young Lawyers Association v. the State of Kerala (2018)
Indian Young Lawyers Association v. the State of Kerala (2018), commonly referred to as the Sabarimala case, is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India that allowed women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. This judgment is significant for its emphasis on gender equality and the right to religious […]
Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and another v. Union of India and others (2017)
Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and another v. Union of India and others (2017), commonly referred to as the Puttaswamy case, is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India that recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution. This case is significant for its far-reaching implications on privacy, […]
Shayara Bano v. Union of India and others (2016)
Shayara Bano v. Union of India and others (2016) is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India that declared the practice of instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) unconstitutional. This case is significant for its impact on Muslim personal law and the rights of Muslim women in India. Here’s a brief overview of this important […]
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015)
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015) is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India that struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The judgment is significant for upholding the freedom of speech and expression in the digital age. Here’s a brief overview of this important case: Background: The case […]