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Landmark Judgments

Understanding the judgments that shaped our legal system

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Supreme Court Aug 13, 1997
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

This landmark judgment led to the enactment of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

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Supreme Court Jan 25, 1978
Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

This judgment significantly expanded the interpretation of Article 21 and established that personal liberty can only be curtailed by a procedure that...

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Legal Journey Through Time

Explore the evolution of Indian law through landmark events

1949
Constitutional Development
Constitution of India Adopted

The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949. It came into effect on January 26, 1950...

1951
Major Amendment
First Amendment to Constitution

The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951 added the Ninth Schedule and reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech.

1955
Legislative Change
Hindu Code Bills Enacted

The Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession Act, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, and Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance A...

1967
Landmark Judgment
Golaknath v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court held that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights under Article 368.

1969
Historic Event
Bank Nationalization

The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act nationalized 14 major commercial banks.

1973
Landmark Judgment
Kesavananda Bharati Judgment

The Supreme Court propounded the Basic Structure Doctrine in the Kesavananda Bharati case.

1975
Historic Event
Emergency Declared

President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed declared a national emergency under Article 352 on the advice of Prime Minister Indira Ga...

1978
Landmark Judgment
Maneka Gandhi Judgment

Supreme Court reinterpreted Article 21, establishing the golden triangle doctrine.

Major Amendment
44th Amendment: Safeguards After Emergency

The 44th Amendment repealed many provisions of the 42nd Amendment and strengthened democratic safeguards.

1986
Legislative Change
Consumer Protection Act Enacted

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted to provide better protection of consumer interests.

1993
Major Amendment
73rd Amendment: Panchayati Raj

The 73rd Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.

1997
Landmark Judgment
Vishaka Guidelines Laid Down

Supreme Court laid down comprehensive guidelines on sexual harassment at workplace.

2005
Legislative Change
Right to Information Act

The RTI Act was enacted, empowering citizens to access information from public authorities.

2009
Legislative Change
Right to Education Act

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 made education a fundamental right.

2013
Legislative Change
Nirbhaya Case: Criminal Law Amendment

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 introduced stricter punishments for sexual offences.

2014
Landmark Judgment
NALSA v. Union of India: Transgender Rights

Supreme Court recognized transgender persons as the third gender and affirmed their fundamental rights.

2017
Landmark Judgment
Triple Talaq Declared Unconstitutional

Supreme Court held that the practice of instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) is unconstitutional.

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