Modern Literature — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

K.A. Abbas v. Union of India

1970

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India dealt with the issue of pre-censorship of films, but its principles have broader implications for freedom of expression,…

S.P. Gupta v. Union of India (First Judges Case)

1981

While primarily about judicial appointments, this case, and subsequent judgments, reaffirmed the importance of the independence of the judiciary, which indirectly safeguards the…