Right against Exploitation — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India

1984

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court significantly expanded the interpretation of Article 23 and the scope of public interest litigation (PIL). It highlighted the State's…

M.C. Mehta v. State of Tamil Nadu

1996

This case, often referred to as the 'Child Labour Abolition Case,' was pivotal in strengthening the enforcement of Article 24. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions…

Bachpan Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

2011

This case continued the judicial efforts to combat child labor and trafficking, particularly focusing on the rescue and rehabilitation of children. The Supreme Court issued…