Multilateral Treaties — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Maganbhai Ishwarbhai Patel v. Union of India

1969

This landmark judgment established the fundamental principle that international treaties do not automatically become part of Indian domestic law. The Supreme Court held that…

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

1997

While primarily known for establishing guidelines on sexual harassment, this case is significant for treaty law as the Supreme Court directly applied provisions of the Convention…

Jolly George Verghese v. Bank of Baroda

1980

The Supreme Court referenced the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to interpret Article 21, demonstrating how multilateral human rights treaties can influence…

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