Role of Family and Society — Landmark Cases

Landmark Cases

Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka

1992

This case, preceding the 86th Amendment, laid the groundwork for recognizing the 'Right to Education' as an integral part of the Right to Life under Article 21. The Supreme Court…

Vishaka and others v. State of Rajasthan and others

1997

This landmark judgment established guidelines to prevent sexual harassment of women in the workplace, effectively creating a legal framework where none existed. It demonstrated…

Shayara Bano v. Union of India (Triple Talaq Case)

2017

The Supreme Court declared the practice of instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) unconstitutional. This judgment is significant as it intervened in a matter of personal law,…