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Jain Philosophy — Landmark Judgments
Updated 7 Mar 2026
Landmark Judgments
Nikhil Soni v. Union of India (Rajasthan High Court, 2015) and subsequent Supreme Court Stay
2015This case brought the ancient Jain practice of 'Sallekhana' (fast unto death as a vow of spiritual purification) under judicial scrutiny, directly engaging with a core…