Helping the Vulnerable — Landmark Cases

Landmark Cases

National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India

2014

This landmark judgment recognized the rights of transgender persons and directed the government to treat them as a third gender. The Court held that transgender persons have…

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

1997

This case established comprehensive guidelines for preventing sexual harassment at workplaces in the absence of specific legislation. The Court recognized that sexual harassment…

Aruna Ramachandra Shanbaug v. Union of India

2011

This case addressed the complex issue of euthanasia and end-of-life care for vulnerable patients. While rejecting active euthanasia, the Court recognized passive euthanasia under…