Nepotism and Favoritism — Landmark Cases

Landmark Cases

Indra Sawhney v. Union of India

1992

This landmark judgment established the primacy of merit in public appointments while allowing for affirmative action. The Court held that efficiency in administration is a…

Dr. Preeti Srivastava v. State of Madhya Pradesh

2013

The Supreme Court struck down appointments made in violation of prescribed procedures, establishing that favoritism in appointments amounts to fraud on the Constitution. The…

Common Cause v. Union of India (Collegium Case)

2018

This case addressed nepotism and favoritism in judicial appointments, leading to significant transparency reforms in the collegium system. The Court mandated disclosure of reasons…