Judgements Flashcards
(25 cards)
Which landmark judgement of the Supreme Court of India declared the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?
Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
In which landmark judgement did the Supreme Court of India decriminalize consensual same-sex relations between adults?
Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India
Which case led to the Supreme Court recognizing the ‘Doctrine of Basic Structure’ of the Constitution, which limits the Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution?
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
In which landmark judgement did the Supreme Court of India uphold the Right to Education Act, making education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14?
Unni Krishnan, J.P. and Ors. v. State of Andhra Pradesh and Ors.
Which case established the ‘Doctrine of Prospective Overruling’, a legal principle that limits the retroactive effect of judicial decisions?
Golaknath v. State of Punjab
Which landmark judgement of the Supreme Court of India recognized the ‘Right to Die with Dignity’ as a fundamental right?
Common Cause (A Regd. Society) v. Union of India
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the death penalty should only be imposed in the ‘rarest of rare’ cases?
Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab
Which judgement established the ‘Due Process’ doctrine in Indian law, ensuring fairness and justice in administrative proceedings?
Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
In which case did the Supreme Court of India introduce the concept of ‘Public Interest Litigation’ (PIL) to allow citizens to seek justice for public causes?
S.P. Gupta v. Union of India
Which landmark judgement reaffirmed the principle of ‘Separation of Powers’ by striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act?
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India
Which case ensured the protection of women’s rights by recognizing the right to live with dignity free from violence and discrimination?
Vishakha and Ors. v. State of Rajasthan and Ors.
In which judgement did the Supreme Court recognize the rights of prisoners to humane treatment and protection against custodial violence?
D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal
Which case declared the practice of ‘Triple Talaq’ (instant divorce) among Muslims unconstitutional and void?
Shayara Bano v. Union of India
Which landmark judgement affirmed the right of citizens to access information held by public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability in governance?
S.P. Gupta v. President of India
In which case did the Supreme Court of India clarify the legal status of transgender individuals and recognize their rights and protections under the law?
National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India
Which judgement recognized the right of individuals to privacy in the digital age, protecting personal data from unauthorized use and surveillance?
Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
In which case did the Supreme Court affirm the right of adult women to enter and worship at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala?
Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala
Which landmark judgement upheld the autonomy and independence of the Election Commission of India in conducting free and fair elections?
T.N. Seshan v. Union of India
Which case established the principle that an accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
State of U.P. v. Naresh and Ors.
In which judgement did the Supreme Court of India recognize the rights of sexual minorities and transgender persons by granting legal recognition to the ‘third gender’?
National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India
Which case reaffirmed the principle of ‘Judicial Review’, allowing the courts to review the constitutionality of laws and executive actions?
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
In which landmark judgement did the Supreme Court recognize the right of individuals to die with dignity through passive euthanasia?
Common Cause (A Regd. Society) v. Union of India
Which case clarified the legal position of live-in relationships and upheld the rights of women in such relationships?
Indra Sarma v. V.K.V. Sarma
In which judgement did the Supreme Court of India uphold the constitutional validity of the Right to Education Act, ensuring free and compulsory education for children?
Unni Krishnan, J.P. and Ors. v. State of Andhra Pradesh and Ors.
