Indian Economy·Key Judgments

Social Inclusion — Key Judgments

Updated 8 Mar 2026

Key Judgments

Indra Sawhney & Others vs Union of India (1992)

1992

This landmark judgment, often referred to as the 'Mandal Commission case,' is pivotal for understanding the constitutional validity and scope of reservation policies in India. The…

Rajesh Kumar Gupta & Ors. vs State of U.P. & Ors. (2005) and subsequent rulings on PwD rights

2005

While not a single case, a series of judgments, including Rajesh Kumar Gupta and others leading up to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, have significantly…