Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
Friendship Treaties — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Maganbhai Ishwarbhai Patel v. Union of India
1969This landmark judgment established the fundamental principle that international treaties do not automatically become part of domestic law in India. The Supreme Court held that…
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
1997While primarily known for establishing guidelines on sexual harassment, this case is significant for treaty law as it demonstrated how international conventions can influence…
Jolly George Verghese v. Bank of Baroda
1980This case established important principles regarding the implementation of international conventions in domestic law. The Supreme Court held that even though the International…