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Right to Privacy Judgement - Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court unanimously held that the right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. This landmark judgement overruled previous decisions that held privacy was not a fundamental right.
Section 377 Judgement - Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court decriminalized consensual homosexual acts between adults by striking down parts of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. The court held that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is violative of fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15, 19 and 21 of the Constitution.
Triple Talaq Judgement - Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court declared the practice of instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) unconstitutional by a 3:2 majority. The court held that the practice is arbitrary and violates the fundamental rights of Muslim women under Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution.
Mandal Commission Case - Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court upheld the implementation of the Mandal Commission's recommendations for 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government jobs, while capping total reservations at 50%. The court also introduced the concept of "creamy layer" exclusion from reservation benefits.
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