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Landmark Supreme Court Judgements for LAW Entrances

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Here are some landmark Supreme Court judgments in India, in detail, point wise

_Fundamental Rights_

1. _A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras (1950)_: Defined the scope of Article 21 (Right to Life and Liberty)

2. _State of West Bengal v. Subodh Gopal Bose (1951)_: Established the principle of "procedure established by law" under Article 21

3. _Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)_: Held that the basic structure of the Constitution is unamendable

_Equality and Social Justice_

1. _State of Punjab v. Jalal Singh (1966)_: Struck down the Punjab Act, which allowed for preventive detention

2. _Golak Nath v. State of Punjab (1967)_: Held that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights

3. _Indira Sawhney v. Union of India (1992)_: Upheld the Mandal Commission's recommendations for reservation

_Separation of Powers_

1. _Ram Jawaya Kapur v. State of Punjab (1955)_: Established the principle of judicial review

2. _S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)_: Held that the Governor's discretion is subject to judicial review

_Environmental Law_

1. _M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1986)_: Established the principle of absolute liability for environmental damage

2. _Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)_: Held that the precautionary principle applies to environmental protection

_Gender Justice_

1. _Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)_: Established guidelines for sexual harassment at the workplace

2. _Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018)_: Decriminalized consensual homosexual relationships

_Other notable judgments_

1. _Bhim Singh v. Union of India (1986)_: Held that the right to free legal aid is a fundamental right

2. _Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)_: Established the principle of "due process" under Article 21

3. _S.P. Gupta v. Union of India (1981)_: Held that the judiciary has the power to appoint commissions of inquiry

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