Nature of Communalism — Legal Precedents
Legal Precedents
S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
1994This landmark judgment established secularism as a basic feature of the Constitution and prohibited the mixing of religion with politics. The Court held that secularism means…
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra v. Union of India (Ayodhya Case)
2019The Ayodhya judgment resolved one of India's most contentious communal disputes by balancing historical claims with constitutional principles. While awarding the disputed land to…
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
2015This judgment struck down Section 66A of the IT Act while upholding the constitutional validity of other provisions related to online speech. It established important principles…
Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India
2020This judgment addressed the internet shutdown in Kashmir and established principles for restricting communication rights. It has implications for understanding how states respond…
Ramesh Yeshwant Prabhoo v. Prabhakar Kashinath Kunte
1996This judgment clarified the scope of corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, particularly regarding appeals to religion in elections. It distinguished…
Zahira Habibullah Sheikh v. State of Gujarat
2004This case arose from the 2002 Gujarat riots and highlighted the challenges in ensuring justice in communal violence cases. The Supreme Court's intervention demonstrated the…
Aruna Roy v. Union of India
2002This case dealt with the state's obligation to prevent communal violence and protect minorities. The Court emphasized the positive duty of the state to maintain communal harmony…
Pravasi Bhalai Sangathan v. Union of India
2014This judgment addressed the issue of hate speech and its regulation, establishing important principles for distinguishing between legitimate criticism and speech that promotes…