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Recent Landmark Judgements

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Recent Landmark Judgements

Legal landscape is constantly evolving, and new developments and judgments may have occurred since then. Here are a few notable ones from that period:

1. Reservation in Promotion Case (Jarnail Singh v. Lachhmi Narain Gupta):

  • The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the constitutional amendments providing for reservation in promotions for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in government jobs. The court ruled that the creamy layer concept would not apply to SCs and STs in promotions.

2. Decriminalization of Adultery (Joseph Shine v. Union of India):

  • The Supreme Court declared Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalized adultery, as unconstitutional. The court held that adultery could be a ground for divorce but should not be treated as a criminal offense.

3. Section 377 Verdict (Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India):

  • In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court decriminalized consensual homosexual acts among adults by striking down Section 377 of the IPC. The judgment upheld the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ individuals.

4. Sabarimala Temple Entry (Indian Young Lawyers Association v. The State of Kerala):

  • The Supreme Court allowed women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, overturning a centuries-old ban on the entry of women between the ages of 10 and 50.

5. CAA and NRC Challenge (Various Petitions):

  • Various petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC) were filed in courts across India. These cases raised significant legal and constitutional issues.

6. Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Various Cases):

  • The abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganization of the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories were significant legal developments. These actions faced legal challenges in various courts.

7. Right to Privacy (Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India):

  • In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right protected under the Indian Constitution. This decision has far-reaching implications for data protection and surveillance issues.

8. Electoral Bonds (Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India):

  • The Supreme Court allowed the use of electoral bonds for political funding but directed political parties to submit details of the bonds received to the Election Commission in sealed covers.

Please note that these are just a few notable legal developments and judgments from the period up to September 2021. The legal landscape is dynamic, and there have likely been many more developments and judgments in the time since. To stay current with recent legal developments in India, it’s essential to regularly follow news from legal sources, law journals, and official government announcements, and consult with legal professionals or experts for the latest information.

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