Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
Early Nationalist Movement — Landmark Judgments
Updated 26 Mar 2026
Landmark Judgments
Queen-Empress v. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
1897While Bal Gangadhar Tilak is primarily associated with the Extremist phase, his sedition trial in 1897 is highly significant for understanding the legal environment and the…
Indian Councils Act of 1892 (Legislative, not a judgment)
1892Although not a judicial 'judgment,' the Indian Councils Act of 1892 was a direct legislative response to the persistent demands of the early Indian National Congress for greater…