State and District Level Mechanisms — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat

2005

This landmark judgment established the principle that disaster management is a constitutional obligation of the state, not merely an administrative convenience. The Supreme Court…

Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India

2018

While primarily a bonded labor case, this judgment established important principles about state responsibility during disasters affecting vulnerable populations. The Court held…

Common Cause v. Union of India

2020

This judgment during the COVID-19 pandemic established important precedents about the role of state and district authorities in managing health emergencies. The Court emphasized…