Economic Development Programs — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Indra Sawhney & Others vs Union of India (1992)

1992

While primarily known for its pronouncements on reservation in public employment, this judgment significantly reinforced the constitutional mandate for affirmative action to…

Samatha vs State of Andhra Pradesh (1997)

1997

This judgment dealt with the issue of alienation of tribal land to non-tribals, particularly in Scheduled Areas. The Supreme Court declared that the transfer of land by tribals to…