Social Security — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Olga Tellis & Ors. vs Bombay Municipal Corporation & Ors.

1985

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court interpreted the 'right to livelihood' as an integral part of the 'right to life' under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court held…

Bandhua Mukti Morcha vs Union of India

1984

This case dealt with the plight of bonded laborers and highlighted the state's responsibility to ensure humane conditions of work and abolish exploitative labor practices. The…

PUCL vs Union of India

2001

Popularly known as the 'Right to Food' case, this public interest litigation led to significant directives from the Supreme Court, effectively converting the right to food into a…