Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
India's Foreign Policy — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Maganbhai Ishwarbhai Patel v. Union of India
1969This landmark case established the constitutional framework for treaty-making powers in India, clarifying the relationship between executive authority and legislative oversight in…
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
1997While primarily known for sexual harassment guidelines, this case established the important principle that international conventions and norms can be used to interpret…
Jolly George Verghese v. Bank of Baroda
1980This case established that international covenants and treaties, even if not incorporated into domestic law, can influence judicial interpretation and policy formulation. The…