10 landmark cases laws of the supreme court of India

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Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala: In this 1973 case, the SC held that the Constitution of India has a basic structure that parliament cant amend

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India: This 1978 case expanded the scope of Article 21 of the Constitution to include the right to travel abroad.

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997): Recognized and laid down guidelines to prevent sexual harassment at the workplace.

Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985): Recognized the right to livelihood as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain: This 1975 case established the principle of judicial review of election disputes.

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1986): Led to the establishment of the National Green Tribunal and was instrumental in development of environmental law.

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994): Laid down guidelines for imposing President's Rule in a state and affirmed the supremacy of the Constitution.

Shah Bano case (1985): Led to the enactment of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act.

Naz Foundation v. Government of NCT of Delhi (2009): Decriminalized homosexuality in India and upheld the right to privacy and equality.

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