Contemporary Ethical Issues — Landmark Cases

Landmark Cases

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs. Union of India

2017

This landmark judgment established the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. It is the bedrock for all contemporary debates on…

M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India (Oleum Gas Leak Case)

1987

This case is foundational to environmental justice in India. The Supreme Court introduced the principle of 'absolute liability', stating that any enterprise engaged in hazardous…