NALSA v. UOI [AIR 2014 SC 1863] It legally acknowledged non-binary gender identifications and upheld transgender people\’s fundamental rights in India. Bench – K.S Radhakrishnan and AK Sikri. Facts – The case involves legal gender acknowledgement of transgender people and…
PUCL v. UOI [AIR 2003 SC 2363] The Supreme Court reiterated its position, holding that voters have a right to obtain information regarding political candidates as per the provisions of Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Bench – K.G. Balakrishnan,…
UOI v. Association for Democratic Reforms [2002 AIR 2112] The court addressed the notion that electors have a fundamental right to know the origins of candidates running for public office. The court interpreted the phrase \”right to be informed\” as…
M Nagaraj v. UOI [AIR 2007 SC 71] The case dealt with the validity of Article 16 (4A) and 16 (4B) as well as gave a three prong test for Backward classes so as to grant reservation in promotion. Bench…
I.R. Coelho v. State of Tamil Nadu [AIR 2007 SC 861] Any legislation that infringes on fundamental rights or violates the Basic Structure of the Constitution shall be subjected to judicial review and Schedule 9 does not save it from…
Lily Thomas v. UOI [AIR 2000 SC 1650] The court held that conversion to another religion merely for the purpose of Bigamy is illegal and the second marriage will be considered as void. Bench – Saiyed Saghir Ahmad and R.P.…
Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan [AIR 1997 SC 3011] The Supreme Court issued the well-known Vishakha guidelines, requiring both the private and public industries to develop frameworks to address sexual harassment complaints. Bench – J.S. Verma, Sujata V. Manohar and…
SR Bommai v. UOI [(1994) 3 SCC 1] The decision sought to limit political abuse of Article 356 as well as deciding that it falls under the purview of Judicial Review. Bench – Yogeshwar Dayal, S. Ratnavel Pandian, Kuldip Singh,…
Unnikrishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh [1993 AIR 217] The Supreme Court declared Right to Education as a part of right to life as under Article 21. Bench – M. Sharma, S.R. Pandian, P. Jeevan Reddy, S. Mohan and P.…
Indra Sawhney v. UOI [AIR 1993 SC 477] The case dealt with multiple important aspects of reservation provisions in the Constitution such as reservation cap of 50%, reservation for economically backward class, division of backward class into more backward class…
Minerva Mills v. UOI [AIR 1980 SC 1789] Parliamentary power to amend the Constitution is restricted by the Basic Structure and hence 42nd Amendment Act was held unconstitutional. Bench – A.C. Gupta, PS Kailasam, PN Bhagwati, NL Untwalia and Y.V.…
Sheela Barse v. State of Maharashtra [1983 SC 378] The right to live with dignity under Article 21 was extended to female prisoners and the State was directed to make provisions for the protection of their rights via free legal…
Hussainaira Khatoon v. State of Bihar [1979 AIR 1369] It discusses a broader interpretation of Article 21 and holds that a speedy trial is a fundamental right of all citizens. The case also addressed the human rights of prisoners, stating…
Maneka Gandhi v. UOI [AIR 1978 SC 597] Right to Travel Abroad comes under the scope of Right to Personal Liberty under Article 21. Bench – PS Kailasam, SM Fazalali, VR Krishnaiyer, PN Bhagwati, NL Untwalia , M.H. Beg, and…
Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain [AIR 1975 SC 2299] Free and Fair election is the Basic Structure of the Constitution. It comes under the authority of the courts to have judicial review over elections. Bench – A.N. Ray, M.H.…
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala [AIR 1973 SC 1461] Parliament cannot amend Articles enshrining Fundamental Rights as well as Concept of Basic Structure of the Constitution. Bench – S.M. Sikri, A.K. Mukherjea, A.N. Grover, H.R. Khanna, A.N. Ray, K.K.…
Golaknath v. State of Punjab [1967 AIR 1643] Parliament cannot make legislative amendments in contravention of Fundamental Rights as well as cannot amend Articles enshrining Fundamental Rights. Bench – K. Subba Rao, V. Ramaswami, K. Wanchoo, CA Vaidyalingam, M. Hidayatullah,…
AK Gopalan v. State of Madras [AIR 1950 SC 27] Case Summary Bench – Hiralal Kania, Saiyid Fazl Ali, M. P. Shastri, Meher Chand Mahajan, B. K. Mukherjee, S.R. Das. Facts – In this case, the petitioner had been detained…
Judicial Member Vacancy At Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) Appellate Tribunal For Electricity invites applications for the post of Judicial Member. Name of the Post: Judicial Member No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • As per Rule 3(13) of…
Law Officer Vacancy At All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Raipur All India Institute of Medical Science, Raipur invites applications for the post of Law Officer. Name of the Post: Law Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 30-45 Years Essential Qualification…
Guest Faculty Vacancy at The National University of Advanced Legal Studies The National University of Advanced Legal Studies invites applications for the post of Guest Faculty for the executive LL.M. course conducted by the University. Name of the Post: Guest Faculty…
Guest Faculty (Law) vacancy in Assam University on temporary basis. Name of the Post: Guest Faculty (Law) No. of Post: 02 (Two) Subject: Mass Communication Essential Qualification and Experience • i) A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in…
Deputy Chief Law Officer Vacancy At Visakhapatnam Port Authority Visakhapatnam Port Authority invites applications for the post of Deputy Chief Law Officer on an absorption/deputation basis in Visakhapatnam Port Authority – Reg. Name of the Post: Deputy Chief Law Officer No.…
The Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 Bombay Act No. 4 of 1887 [5th January, 1888] Preamble Whereas it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law for the prevention of gambling in the [State] of Bombay; It is enacted as follows:-…
Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department, Secretariat invites applications for the post of Legal Officer. Name of the Post: Legal Officer No. of Post: 02 (Two) Essential Qualification and Experience • Master of Law from any of the recognized boards or universities.…