Social Justice & Welfare·Landmark Judgments

Economic Reforms 1991 — Landmark Judgments

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

Balco Employees Union v. Union of India & Others

2002

This Supreme Court judgment upheld the government's disinvestment policy and privatization of public sector enterprises. The court ruled that the government has the right to…

Vishaka & Others v. State of Rajasthan

1997

While not directly related to economic reforms, this judgment established guidelines for workplace harassment prevention, which became crucial as the private sector expanded…