Indian Culture & Heritage·Landmark Events

Cultural Institutions — Landmark Events

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Events

S.P. Gupta v. Union of India

1981

This landmark judgment established the principle of transparency in public institutions and the right to information, which has implications for the functioning of cultural…

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

1997

While primarily dealing with workplace harassment, this judgment established guidelines for creating safe working environments in all public institutions, including cultural…