In the case of Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka (1989), the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of access to education as a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution. Here’s a brief overview of this important case: Background: The case was brought by Mohini Jain, a student seeking admission to a medical college […]
Category: Judgement Brief
M. C. Mehta v. Union of India and others (1986)
In the case of M. C. Mehta v. Union of India and others (1986), the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment that marked a milestone in Indian environmental law and jurisprudence. Here’s a brief overview of this landmark case: Background: The case involved public interest litigation (PIL) filed by environmental activist M. C. […]
Mohd. Ahmad Khan v. Shah Bano Begum and others (1985)
In the case of Mohd. Ahmad Khan v. Shah Bano Begum and others (1985), the Supreme Court of India dealt with the issue of maintenance for Muslim women under the Muslim Personal Law as well as the constitutional validity of Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Here’s a brief overview of this significant […]
Minerva Mills Ltd v. Union of India (1980)
In the case of Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India (1980), the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment that addressed significant issues related to judicial review, fundamental rights, and the separation of powers under the Indian Constitution. Here’s a brief overview of this pivotal case: Background: The case involved a constitutional challenge […]
Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab (1980)
In the case of Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab (1980), the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment concerning the constitutionality of the death penalty in India. Here’s a brief overview of this landmark case: Background: Bachan Singh was convicted of murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sentenced […]
Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)
In the case of Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment that significantly expanded the scope of personal liberty and due process under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Here’s a brief overview of this pivotal case: Background: Maneka Gandhi, a journalist and social activist, had […]
ADM, Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla (1976)
In the case of ADM, Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla (1976), popularly known as the “Habeas Corpus Case,” the Supreme Court of India dealt with critical issues related to the suspension of fundamental rights during a state of emergency. Here’s a brief overview of this significant case: Background: During the period of emergency declared in India […]
Keshavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru v. State of Kerala (1973)
In the case of Keshavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru v. State of Kerala (1973), the Supreme Court of India delivered a historic judgment that profoundly impacted constitutional law in India, particularly regarding the scope of parliamentary power to amend the Constitution and the concept of the “basic structure.” Here’s a brief overview of this landmark case: Background: […]
I. C. Golaknath and Others v. State of Punjab and Another (1967)
In the case of I. C. Golaknath and Others v. State of Punjab and Another (1967), the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment that had significant implications for constitutional law and fundamental rights in India. Here’s a brief overview of the case: Background: The case involved a constitutional challenge to the Constitution (Seventeenth […]
Kedarnath Singh v. State of Bihar (1962)
In the case of Kedarnath Singh v. State of Bihar (1962), the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment that significantly shaped the interpretation and application of freedom of speech and expression under the Indian Constitution. Here’s a brief overview of the case: Background: Kedarnath Singh, the petitioner, was the editor of a weekly […]