Vishaka & Others vs State of Rajasthan & Others (1997)
The Vishaka Guidelines mandated workplace sexual harassment prevention, including complaint committees and employer accountability, until the 2013 Act.
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The Vishaka Guidelines mandated workplace sexual harassment prevention, including complaint committees and employer accountability, until the 2013 Act.
The Court ruled that reserved category promotions don’t grant seniority over general candidates, balancing reservation benefits with equality under Articles 14 and 16.
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The 'Second Judges Case' ruling gave primacy to the CJI in judicial appointments, establishing the collegium system to protect judicial independence from executive interference.
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