Ethical Reasoning — Key Methods

Key Methods

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

1973

This landmark judgment established the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' of the Indian Constitution, asserting that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered by…

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This judgment significantly curtailed the arbitrary use of Article 356 (President's Rule) by the Union government. Ethically, it reinforced federalism, democratic principles, and…

PUCL v. Union of India

2003

This case, often referred to as the 'Right to Food' case, highlighted the state's ethical obligation to ensure food security and prevent starvation. The Supreme Court expanded the…

Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India

2018

This landmark judgment decriminalized consensual homosexual acts by partially striking down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. Ethically, it was a powerful affirmation of…