Mass Participation and Suppression — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

1950

This was one of the earliest and most significant cases interpreting Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty) of the Indian Constitution. While not directly about the…

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

1978

This landmark judgment dramatically expanded the scope of Article 21, moving from a narrow 'procedure established by law' to a broader 'due process of law' interpretation. The…

Romesh Thappar v. State of Madras

1950

This case dealt with the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) and the state's power to impose restrictions. The Madras Maintenance of Public Order Act, 1949,…