5 decisions that change the law and thinking

Trending 1. Kesavanand Bharati vs. Kerala State, 1973 This historical matter established the concept of ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. The Supreme Court said that Parliament could amend the Constitution but could not change the original structure. This decision ensured that the Constitution was protected. 2. Shah Bano case, 1985 The court’s decision to receive an interview with a divorced Muslim woman created a stir across the country. After this, the government changed the Muslim Women’s Act. It has had a great debate about religion towards personal rights. 3. Navtej Singh Johar vs India, 2018 High Court canceled Section 377 of IPC and removed homosexuality from the crime category. This decision became a historical victory of LGBTQ+ community rights. It emphasizes the concept of gender freedom. 4. Arjun Singh vs. Haryana State, Honor Killing, 2010 In this case, the order of ‘Honor Killing’ given by Khap Panchayat in this case was called by the Supreme Court. The court took a difficult stance against Khap. After this, “Honor Killing” was considered a serious crime. 5. Indian Parliament against SC Aggarwal, 2015 The Supreme Court regarded parliament and the judiciary as accountable under RTI. This has strengthened transparency and accountability. It was an important step towards amending the law. Click here Life & Style Click for more stories Click here