Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Line of Control Issues — Landmark Judgments

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

State of Jammu and Kashmir v. Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad

1967

This Supreme Court judgment established the constitutional framework for special provisions in Jammu and Kashmir, including security arrangements along the LoC. The court upheld…

Kuldip Nayar v. Union of India

2006

This case dealt with the right to information regarding cross-border movements and security arrangements along the LoC. The Supreme Court balanced national security concerns with…

Peoples Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India

2012

This PIL addressed human rights concerns in border areas, including the impact of military operations on civilian populations along the LoC. The court established guidelines for…