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Kautilya — Landmark Cases

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Cases

State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat

2005

The Supreme Court referenced Kautilya's principles of good governance while discussing the state's duty to maintain law and order and protect citizens' rights. The judgment…

Vineet Narain v. Union of India (Hawala Case)

1998

The Court's emphasis on institutional integrity and systematic anti-corruption mechanisms reflects Kautilyan principles of administrative accountability. The judgment established…