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Bandhua Mukti Morcha vs Union of India (1983)
Landmark Judgements

Bandhua Mukti Morcha vs Union of India (1983)

This landmark case expanded the State’s duty under Article 23, mandating proactive protection of bonded labourers and ensuring dignity and freedom for vulnerable groups.

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A.R. Antulay vs R.S. Nayak and Another (1988)
Landmark Judgements

A.R. Antulay vs R.S. Nayak and Another (1988)

This judgment upheld procedural fairness, ruling that speedy trials are part of fair trial rights under Articles 14 and 21, and limited judicial power in transfers.

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Pradeep Kumar Biswas vs Indian Institute of Chemical Biology & Others
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Pradeep Kumar Biswas vs Indian Institute of Chemical Biology & Others

SC declares CSIR as ‘State’ under Article 12, allowing writ petitions under Articles 32 and 226; overrules Sabhajit Tewary and dismisses the appeal.

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