E.P. Royappa v. State of Tamil Nadu (1974): The Case That Redefined Equality
Case Citation: AIR 1974 SC 555 Judges: A.N. Ray (CJI), D.G. Palekar, Y.V. Chandrachud, P.N. Bhagwati, V.R. Krishna Iyer Core Principle: Introduced the “Arbitrariness Doctrine,” expanding the scope of Article 14 of the Indian Constitution. 🏛️ Introduction: A New Test for Equality In the landscape of Indian Constitutional Law, few cases stand as tall as […]
Romesh Thappar v. State of Madras (1950) : The Case That Defined Press Freedom in India
In the nascent years of the Republic of India, the Supreme Court delivered a judgment that would become a cornerstone of free speech and press freedom. Romesh Thappar v. State of Madras (1950) was not just a case; it was the first major test of the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression, and […]
Privacy is Your Fundamental Right: How the K.S. Puttaswamy Case Changed India
In an age of smartphones, social media, and digital IDs, a single question defines our freedom: How much of your life is truly your own? Can the government track your every move, link all your data, and create a complete profile of your life? For decades, the answer in India was dangerously unclear. Then came […]
A Landmark Leap for Gender Justice: Deconstructing Arshnoor Kaur v. Union of India
New Delhi – In a watershed moment for gender equality within the armed forces, the Supreme Court of India, in the August 2025 case of Arshnoor Kaur v. Union of India, has delivered a resounding verdict against discriminatory recruitment practices in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch of the Indian Army. This landmark judgment is […]
C.B. Muthamma v. Union of India
Shattering the Diplomatic Glass Ceiling: The Enduring Legacy of C.B. Muthamma v. Union of India In the annals of Indian constitutional law, some cases stand out not just for their legal precedent, but for their profound impact on the social fabric of the nation. The 1979 Supreme Court case, C.B. Muthamma v. Union of India, […]
STATE OF TAMIL NADU VS GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU (2025)
Supreme Court of India, W.P. (C) No. 1239 of 2023 Judgment delivered on 8 April 2025 Bench: Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, C.J.I., J.B. Pardiwala, Manoj Misra, J.J Introduction The case of State of Tamil Nadu v The Governor of Tamil Nadu is a significant judgment rendered by theSupreme Court of India on April 8, 2025. The […]
CLAYTON’S RULE[Devaynes v. Noble (1816)]
Devaynes v. Noble (1816), a judgment commonly known as Clayton’s case as it laiddown the rule.It is to be noted that this rule applies only when there are several debts and notwhen there is a single debt. Devaynes v. Noble (1816) Mr. Clayton had an account with a banking firm, Devaynes, Dawes, Noble, and Co,that […]
Nirbhaya Gang Rape Case) (2017) Mukesh & Anr. vs. State for NCT of Delhi & Ors
FACTS OF THE CASE Nirbhаyа is the рseudоnym used fоr the rарe viсtim оf the infаmоus 16 Deсember 2012 Delhi gang rарe incident. The victims, а 23-yeаr-оld woman, Jyоti Singh, and her male friend, were coming back to home on the night of 16 December 2012 after watching the film Life of Рi in Sаket, […]
A.K. Bindal And Another v. Union of India and Others (2003)
CASE NO: Transfer Petition (civil) 8 of 2000 PETITIONER: A.K.Bindal & Anr. RESPONDENT: Union of India & Ors. DATE OF JUDGMENT: 25/04/2003 BENCH: S.Rajendra Babu & G.P.Mathur INTRODUCTION The case of A.K. Bindal vs Union of India (2003) is a significant landmark in Indian labor law,particularly in the context of voluntary retirement schemes (VRS) and […]
Important Case Laws on Dowry Prohibition
Mulakala Malleshwara Rao v. State of Telangana 2024 SC held that it cannot be assumed that dowry and traditionalpresents given at the time of marriage are entrusted to theparents-in-law of the bride and would attract the ingredientsof Section 6 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Appasaheb and anr. Vs. state of Maharashtra 2007 SC held […]