LANDMARK JUDGEMENTS

Landmark Judgements

Explore significant Supreme Court judgements that have shaped constitutional rights, family law and criminal justice in India.

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FAMILY LAW

Rajnesh v. Neha & Anr.

Guidelines concerning maintenance proceedings, financial disclosure, overlapping jurisdiction and enforcement of maintenance orders.

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

A landmark constitutional decision associated with the Basic Structure doctrine and Parliament's power to amend the Constitution.

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FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

A significant ruling on personal liberty and the interpretation of fair, just and reasonable procedure under Article 21.

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WORKPLACE RIGHTS

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

A landmark decision that established workplace sexual harassment guidelines before dedicated legislation was introduced.

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CRIMINAL LAW

D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal

An important decision setting safeguards relating to arrest and detention to protect individual liberty and procedural rights.

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RIGHT TO PRIVACY

K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India

A landmark ruling recognising privacy as a fundamental right protected under the Constitution of India.

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