Good Governance — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Vishaka and Others vs State of Rajasthan

1997

This landmark judgment established guidelines for prevention of sexual harassment at workplace in absence of specific legislation, demonstrating judicial activism in governance…

People's Union for Civil Liberties vs Union of India

2001

Known as the 'Right to Food' case, this judgment transformed food security governance in India by converting food access from a policy matter to a legal entitlement. The Court's…

Common Cause vs Union of India

2018

This judgment recognized passive euthanasia and living wills, establishing governance framework for end-of-life care decisions. The Court created detailed procedures for…