Fundamental Rights and Social Justice — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

1978

This landmark judgment revolutionized the interpretation of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) and established the principle of 'due process of law' in India, moving…

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

1997

This judgment addressed the pervasive issue of sexual harassment of women in the workplace. In the absence of specific legislation, the Supreme Court laid down a set of…

National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India

2014

This landmark judgment legally recognized transgender persons as a 'third gender' and affirmed their Fundamental Rights under the Constitution. The Supreme Court declared that…

Indra Sawhney v. Union of India

1992

Popularly known as the 'Mandal Commission case,' this judgment is pivotal for understanding reservation policy in India. The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of…