Principles and Indicators — Landmark Judgments
Landmark Judgments
Dinesh Trivedi vs Union of India
2012This 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-ongoingThis 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
1995This 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)
2017The Supreme Court mandated comprehensive police and electoral reforms, emphasizing the need for institutional independence and accountability in governance. The judgment addressed…