Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Functions and Powers — Landmark Judgments

Updated 9 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

Vishaka and others v. State of Rajasthan and others

1997

While not a direct NCW case, the Vishaka judgment is profoundly significant for the NCW's mandate. The Supreme Court laid down the Vishaka Guidelines for preventing sexual…

Mary Roy v. State of Kerala

1986

This landmark judgment, though preceding the NCW's establishment, is crucial for understanding the legislative review function that the NCW later inherited. The Supreme Court…