Ayushman Bharat — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity vs. State of West Bengal

1996

This landmark judgment established that the right to health is an integral part of the right to life under Article 21. The Court held that the state has a constitutional…

Consumer Education and Research Centre vs. Union of India

1995

The Supreme Court recognized that right to health, medical care and facilities, and right to life are interlinked and the state has duty to provide health facilities. This…

Mohini Jain vs. State of Karnataka

1992

While primarily about right to education, this case established the principle that certain socio-economic rights flow from Article 21. The Court's reasoning about state's duty to…