Date of Judgment: 6th May 2021 Judges: Justice D.Y Chandrachud, Justice M.R Shah The division bench of the Supreme Court noted that the foundation of our republic is the judiciary’s independence from the executive and legislative branches. Being independent means not only not being swayed by the actions of those in authority but also being […]
The Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India case is a landmark judgment in Indian constitutional law, particularly in the context of personal liberty. Maneka Gandhi, the daughter-in-law of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had her passport impounded by the government under the Passport Act. She challenged this action, arguing that it violated her fundamental rights. […]
In this case, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of the application of the “creamy layer” principle to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in matters of reservation in promotions. The “creamy layer” refers to the relatively more affluent or socially advanced members within these communities who are excluded from the benefits of reservation. […]
The Kesavananda Bharati case is one of the most landmark and significant judgments in the history of the Indian judiciary. It was a historic case heard by a 13-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India. The case primarily dealt with the extent of the amending power of the Parliament of India and whether there […]
Privacy as a Fundamental Right Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India (2017), is indeed a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India. The case is commonly referred to as the “Right to Privacy” case. The judgment, delivered on August 24, 2017, recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under the […]