Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Principles and Indicators — Landmark Judgments

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Landmark Judgments

Dinesh Trivedi vs Union of India

2012

This landmark judgment strengthened the independence and functioning of the Central Information Commission (CIC) under the Right to Information Act. The Supreme Court clarified…

PUCL vs Union of India (Right to Food Case)

2001-ongoing

This continuing mandamus case transformed India's approach to welfare governance and accountability. The Supreme Court's interventions led to the National Food Security Act 2013…

Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting vs Cricket Association of Bengal

1995

This judgment established that government bodies and institutions substantially financed by government are subject to transparency obligations. It expanded the scope of public…

Common Cause vs Union of India (Governance Reforms)

2017

The Supreme Court mandated comprehensive police and electoral reforms, emphasizing the need for institutional independence and accountability in governance. The judgment addressed…

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