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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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.
The Court ruled that reserved category promotions don’t grant seniority over general candidates, balancing reservation benefits with equality under Articles 14 and 16.
The 'Second Judges Case' ruling gave primacy to the CJI in judicial appointments, establishing the collegium system to protect judicial independence from executive interference.
This landmark ruling upheld federalism and state autonomy, holding that Article 356 is subject to judicial review and not an absolute power of the Union.
This judgment balanced TADA’s anti-terror objectives with personal liberty, setting bail guidelines for undertrials and promoting judicial efficiency and constitutional rights.