Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Ideology and Objectives — Landmark Judgments

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar

1962

This landmark judgment established the constitutional boundaries for sedition charges, distinguishing between criticism of government policies and incitement to violence or public…

Arup Bhuyan v. State of Assam

2011

The Supreme Court clarified that mere membership in a banned organization is not sufficient for conviction under anti-terrorism laws unless there is proof of active participation…