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Kautilya — Landmark Cases
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Landmark Cases
State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat
2005The Supreme Court referenced Kautilya's principles of good governance while discussing the state's duty to maintain law and order and protect citizens' rights. The judgment…
Vineet Narain v. Union of India (Hawala Case)
1998The Court's emphasis on institutional integrity and systematic anti-corruption mechanisms reflects Kautilyan principles of administrative accountability. The judgment established…