Public Expectations — Landmark Cases

Landmark Cases

Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation

1985

This landmark judgment established that the right to livelihood is an integral part of the right to life under Article 21, creating legitimate public expectations for government…

S.P. Gupta v. Union of India (Judges Transfer Case)

1981

This case established the principle of transparency in government functioning and citizens' right to know about public affairs. It laid the groundwork for the RTI Act and created…

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

1997

This judgment created binding guidelines for preventing sexual harassment at workplaces, including government offices, establishing public expectations for safe and dignified work…