National Rural Livelihood Mission — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

State of Kerala v. N.M. Thomas

1976

This landmark judgment established the principle of positive discrimination and affirmative action for socially and economically backward classes. The Supreme Court held that…

Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation

1985

The Supreme Court recognized the right to livelihood as an integral part of the right to life under Article 21. This judgment provides constitutional foundation for…