Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Music and Dance — Landmark Judgments

Updated 7 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

P.A. Inamdar & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors. (2005)

2005

While not directly about music or dance performance, this Supreme Court judgment on the rights of minority educational institutions has implications for cultural institutions. It…

Vishal Jeet v. Union of India (1990)

1990

This case dealt with the issue of child prostitution and exploitation, but its broader implications touch upon the protection of children involved in performing arts. While not a…