Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
Good Governance — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Vishaka and Others vs State of Rajasthan
1997This 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
2001Known 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
2018This judgment recognized passive euthanasia and living wills, establishing governance framework for end-of-life care decisions. The Court created detailed procedures for…