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Landmark Judgements

Smt. Sarla Mudgal vs Union of India (1995)

This landmark judgment ruled that religious conversion cannot bypass Hindu monogamy laws. Second marriages in such cases are illegal, emphasizing the need for a Uniform Civil Code.

Landmark Judgements

Renusagar Power Co. Ltd. vs General Electric Co. (1993)

Renusagar Power v. GE set a key precedent in Indian arbitration, limiting “public policy” exceptions and upholding foreign ICC awards, reinforcing pro-arbitration principles.

Landmark Judgements

Most Rev. P.M.A. Metropolitan vs Moran Mar Marthoma (1995)

The Supreme Court resolved the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church dispute, affirming civil court authority over temporal matters while urging unity and ending litigation over church…

Landmark Judgements

Smt. Nilabati Behera alias Lalita Behera vs State of Orissa & Others (1993)

The Supreme Court held the State liable for custodial deaths, allowing compensation for fundamental rights violations and placing the burden of proof on the State under Article 21.