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Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala (2018) – The Sabarimala Case
The Sabarimala case was one of the most socially and legally contested rulings in India’s recent history. At issue was the restriction on women of menstruating age (10–50 years) from entering the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. The practice was challenged as discriminatory and unconstitutional. A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, in a majority ruling, held that the ban violated the fundamental rights of women under Articles 14, 15, 19, and 25. The Court declare
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Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh (2014) – Mandatory FIR Registration
The Lalita Kumari case was a landmark ruling that clarified one of the most debated issues in criminal procedure: Is the police obligated...
Sep 291 min read


N.N. Global Mercantile v. Indo Unique Flame (2023) – Arbitration and Unstamped Agreements
The N.N. Global Mercantile case is one of the most important arbitration rulings in recent years. At its heart was the question: Can an...
Sep 251 min read


Bharat Aluminium Co. v. Kaiser Aluminium (BALCO, 2012) – Foreign Arbitration Awards
The case of Bharat Aluminium Co. v. Kaiser Aluminium (popularly known as BALCO) marked a watershed moment in India’s arbitration...
Sep 221 min read


Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha (1995) – Defining Medical Negligence
The landmark case of Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha was a milestone in the regulation of medical accountability in India....
Sep 181 min read


Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018) – Decriminalizing Section 377
The case of Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India marked a historic turning point in the recognition of LGBTQ+ rights in India. Section...
Aug 291 min read


Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992) – The Mandal Commission & Reservation in India
The decision in Indra Sawhney v. Union of India remains one of the most significant constitutional pronouncements on the principle of...
Aug 261 min read


Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Privacy) and the Ongoing Digital Privacy Revolution
The landmark Puttaswamy judgment recognized privacy as a fundamental right, forever changing the legal landscape in India. Since 2017,...
Aug 231 min read


Lily Thomas v. Union of India (2013) – Disqualification of Convicted MPs and Strengthening Democracy
The Lily Thomas judgment reinforced India’s democratic values by ruling that elected representatives convicted of certain criminal...
Aug 141 min read


Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997) – Addressing Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
The Vishaka case was a groundbreaking judgment that brought attention to workplace sexual harassment in India. Before this ruling, there...
Jul 251 min read


Vineet Narain v. Union of India (1998) – Judicial Activism and Strengthening Anti-Corruption Agencies
The Vineet Narain case is a landmark in India’s fight against corruption and for judicial activism. Triggered by delays and alleged...
Jul 161 min read


State of West Bengal v. Committee for Protection of Democratic Rights (2010) – Right to Protest and Public Order
In this landmark case, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the fundamental right of citizens to peacefully assemble and protest, which is...
Jul 81 min read


Mohd. Hanif Quareshi v. State of Bihar (1958) – Rights of Religious Minorities to Establish Educational Institutions
The Mohd. Hanif Quareshi case is a pioneering judgment that fundamentally shaped minority rights in India, particularly the right of...
Jul 21 min read


Indira Sawhney v. Union of India (1992) – Mandal Commission and Reservation Policy
The Indira Sawhney case examined India’s complex affirmative action policy based on caste-based reservations. It upheld the Mandal...
Jun 241 min read


Bachpan Bachao Andolan v. Union of India (1998) – Child Rights and Bonded Labour
The Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) case represents a crucial legal battle against child labor and bonded labor exploitation in India....
Jun 161 min read


K.S. Puttaswamy (Interim Orders on Aadhaar) – Privacy and Surveillance Issues Beyond the Main Verdict
The Aadhaar case has been pivotal in India’s legal journey towards safeguarding privacy amidst rapid digital transformation. Before the...
Jun 91 min read


Right to Privacy and Freedom of Press: R. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu (1994)
The landmark judgment in R. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu laid the foundation for recognizing the right to privacy as a fundamental...
Jun 21 min read


Vishaka Guidelines: The Foundation of Workplace Sexual Harassment Law
The Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997) case was born out of a horrifying incident in which Bhanwari Devi, a social worker in Rajasthan,...
May 201 min read


Sabarimala Verdict: Gender Equality vs. Religious Freedom
In Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala (2018), the Supreme Court held that the practice of barring women of menstruating...
May 151 min read


Bhopal Gas Tragedy Verdict: Legal Accountability and Corporate Responsibility
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, which occurred on the night of December 2–3, 1984, led to thousands of deaths and long-term environmental and...
May 61 min read
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