Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Social Audit — Landmark Judgments

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Landmark Judgments

People's Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India & Others

2001-ongoing

This landmark case, also known as the 'Right to Food Case,' established the legal foundation for community monitoring of government welfare programs. The Supreme Court's various…

Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India

2016

This case dealt with the implementation of MGNREGA and specifically addressed the role of social audit in ensuring program effectiveness. The Supreme Court emphasized that social…

State of Rajasthan v. Union of India

2018

This case addressed the conflict between state governments and the central government regarding the implementation of social audit provisions in MGNREGA. The Supreme Court…

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