Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude·Landmark Cases

Political Socialization — Landmark Cases

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Cases

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This landmark judgment established the principle of political neutrality for civil servants and the importance of maintaining democratic values in administration. The court…

Common Cause v. Union of India

1996

The judgment addressed the role of media in political socialization and its impact on democratic processes. The court recognized media as a crucial agent of political…