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 […]
Category: Judgement Brief
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. […]
Lily Thomas v. Union of India and others (2013)
Lily Thomas v. Union of India and others (2013) is a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India that significantly impacted the legal and political landscape by addressing the disqualification of convicted lawmakers. Here’s a brief overview of this important case: Background: The case was filed by Lily Thomas, a lawyer and social activist, […]
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 […]
Prakash Singh and others v. Union of India and others (2006)
Prakash Singh and others v. Union of India and others (2006) is a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India that addresses the need for police reforms to ensure the independence, accountability, and efficiency of the police force in India. Here’s a brief overview of this significant case: Background: The case was initiated by […]
Vineet Narain and others v. Union of India (1997)
Vineet Narain and others v. Union of India (1997), also known as the Jain Hawala case, is a landmark Supreme Court judgment that had a profound impact on the accountability and independence of investigative agencies in India. Here’s a brief overview of this significant case: Background: The case was initiated by Vineet Narain, a journalist […]
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 […]
S. R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)
The case of S. R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994) is one of the most significant judgments in Indian constitutional law, particularly regarding the use of Article 356 and the scope of federalism in India. Here’s a brief overview of this landmark case: Background: The case arose from the dismissal of several state governments […]
Indira Sawhney and others v. Union of India (1992)
In the case of Indira Sawhney and others v. Union of India (1992), commonly known as the Mandal Commission case, the Supreme Court of India dealt with the constitutional validity of reservations in public employment based on social and economic backwardness. Here’s a brief overview of this landmark case: Background: The case arose from a […]