Rational Analysis — Landmark Cases

Landmark Cases

State of Andhra Pradesh vs. McDowell and Company

1996

This Supreme Court judgment established the principle that administrative decisions must be based on rational considerations and relevant factors. The Court held that decisions…

Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India

1978

This landmark judgment expanded the scope of Article 21 and established that any procedure affecting personal liberty must be fair, just, and reasonable. The Court emphasized that…

Tata Cellular vs. Union of India

1994

The Supreme Court in this case emphasized that administrative decisions, particularly in policy matters, must be based on rational criteria and objective assessment. The judgment…