This book simplifies landmark Supreme Court judgments to provide readers with a clear understanding of Indian polity from a judicial perspective. It covers key cases that have shaped constitutional principles, fundamental rights, and governance in India. Written in easy-to-understand language, the book bridges complex legal ideas with practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for civil and judicial service aspirants. By explaining judicial doctrines and interpretations, it equips readers with critical perspectives needed for exams and informed analysis of contemporary legal issues. Covering a wide range of topics, it is the perfect guide for understanding the judiciary's role in shaping India.
Useful for Civil and judicial service aspirants, law students, policy enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a simplified understanding of landmark Supreme Court judgments and their impact on Indian governance.
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Book Details
Imprint
S. Chand Publishing
Publication Year
2024 November
Edition Type
Special Edition
Book Type
UPSC Book
Exam
UPSC IAS Civil Services Exam Prelim & Main 2025
Table of Contents
- A.K. Gopalan and Maneka Gandhi’s Case
- Vishaka Vs. State of Rajasthan (1997)
- Indra Sawhney Vs. Union of India (1992)
- Shah Bano’s Case (1985)
- Olga Tellis Vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)
- SR Bommai Vs. Union of India (1994)
- Navtej Singh Johar Vs. Union of India (2018)
- Justice KS Puttaswamy Vs. Union of India (2017)
- Mukesh & Anr Vs. State for NCT of Delhi & Ors (2017)
- Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha Vs. Union of India
- Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Case (2019)
- Waman Rao Vs. Union of India (1981)
- I.R. Coelho Vs. State of Tamil Nadu (2007)
- Lily Thomas Vs. Union of India (2013)
- Golaknath Vs. State of Punjab (1967)
- Sarla Mudgal Vs. Union of India (1995)
- Aruna Shanbaug’s Case (2011)
- ADM Jabalpur Vs. Shivkant Shukla (1976)
- Nandini Sundar Vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2011)
- Common Cause Vs. Union of India (2018)
- Union Carbide Corporation Vs. Union of India (1989)
- Hussainara Khatoon Vs. State of Bihar (1979)
- Bandhua Mukti Morcha Vs. Union of India (1984)
- State of Tamil Nadu Vs. L. Abu Kavur Bai (1984)
- Minerva Mills Vs. Union of India (1980)
- S.R. Chaudhuri Vs. State of Punjab (2001)
- Sheela Barse Vs. Union of India (1986)
- National Legal Services Authority Vs. Union of India (2014)
- MC Mehta Vs. Union of India (1987)
- First, Second, Third, and Fourth Judges Cases
- Madhu Kishwar Vs. State of Bihar (1996)
- PUCL Vs. Union of India (2003)
- Indian Young Lawyers Association Vs. State of Kerala (2018)
- Centre for PIL Vs. Union of India (2011)
- Shreya Singhal Vs. Union of India (2015)
- Mafatlal Industries Ltd. Vs. Union of India (1996)
- T.S.R. Subramanian & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors.
- Kihoto Hollohan Vs. Zachillhu (1992)
- Prakash Singh Vs. Union of India (2006)
- A.P. Rathinam Vs. Union of India (1994)
- Gian Kaur Vs. State of Punjab (1996)
- Mohini Jain Vs. State of Karnataka (1992)
- Unnikrishnan J.P. Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (1993)
- Nagraj Vs. Union of India (2006) and Jarnail Singh Vs. Lachhmi Narain Gupta (2018)
- Laxmi Kant Pandey Vs. Union of India (1984)
- Indira Gandhi Vs. Raj Narain (1975)
- State of West Bengal Vs. Anwar Ali Sarkar (1952)
- Rajbala Vs. State of Haryana (2015)
- S. Krishna Sradha Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2020)
- Kesavananda Bharati Vs. State of Kerala (1973)
- Aligarh Muslim University Vs. Naresh Agarwal
Appendix
- I: Conflict Areas in Indian Law and Governance
- II: Judicial Doctrines