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Jain Philosophy — Landmark Judgments

Updated 7 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

Nikhil Soni v. Union of India (Rajasthan High Court, 2015) and subsequent Supreme Court Stay

2015

This case brought the ancient Jain practice of 'Sallekhana' (fast unto death as a vow of spiritual purification) under judicial scrutiny, directly engaging with a core…