Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
Sustainable Development Goals — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Vehicular Pollution Case)
1998This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India mandated the use of CNG in public transport vehicles in Delhi, directly contributing to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and…
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
1997This judgment established guidelines for prevention of sexual harassment at workplace, directly contributing to SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic…
Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh
1993This judgment recognized the right to education as a fundamental right, contributing to SDG 4 (Quality Education). Though later modified by the 86th Constitutional Amendment, it…