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Landmark Judgements

Unni Krishnan, J.P. & Others vs State of Andhra Pradesh & Others (1993)

The Unni Krishnan case limited the right to education under Article 21 to free, compulsory education for children up to 14, while allowing state regulation of professional educati…

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.