Category: Judgement Brief

National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India (2014)

National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India (2014), also known as the NALSA judgment, is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of India that recognized and affirmed the rights of transgender persons, granting them legal recognition and protection under the Constitution of India. Here’s a brief overview of this significant case: Background: The […]

T. S. R. Subramanian and others v. Union of India and others (2013)

T. S. R. Subramanian and others v. Union of India and others (2013) is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India that aimed to ensure greater independence, transparency, and accountability in the functioning of the bureaucracy. The judgment arose from a petition seeking protection for civil servants from political interference and arbitrary transfers. […]

M. Nagaraj and others v. Union of India (2006)

M. Nagaraj and others v. Union of India (2006) is a landmark Supreme Court case that addresses the constitutional validity of amendments related to reservations in promotions for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in public employment. Here’s a brief overview of this significant case: Background: The case arose in the context of constitutional […]

Vishakha and others v. State of Rajasthan (1997)

Vishakha and others v. State of Rajasthan (1997) is a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India that laid down guidelines to address and prevent sexual harassment of women at the workplace. This case significantly influenced workplace policies and the legal framework for protecting women’s rights in India. Here’s a brief overview of this […]

L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India (1997)

L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India (1997) is a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India that significantly impacted the judicial review powers of tribunals and the judiciary’s supremacy in constitutional matters. Here’s a brief overview of this important case: Background: L. Chandra Kumar challenged the constitutional validity of Articles 323A and 323B […]