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State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan (1951): The Landmark Case That Changed India’s Reservation Law Forever
Introduction If you are studying Indian constitutional law, the Champakam Dorairajan case is one you simply cannot skip. Decided by the Supreme Court of India in 1951, this landmark judgment…
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Shankari Prasad v. Union of India (1951): Can Parliament Amend Fundamental Rights? Here Is What India’s Supreme Court Said
Introduction Can Parliament take away your fundamental rights by amending the Constitution? This question sounds alarming, and it has been at the centre of India’s constitutional debates for decades. The…
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In Re Berubari Union (1960): Can India Give Away Its Territory? The Supreme Court’s Historic Answer
Introduction Can the Indian government cede — give away — a part of Indian territory to another country through an executive agreement? Or does such an act require a constitutional…
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The “Hit-and-Run” Dilemma: What the Law Expects You to Do When Stopping Might Get You Lynched.
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A practical legal guide to understanding India’s hit-and-run law and a driver’s rights and duties when mob violence threatens their safety. Imagine you are driving…
Your Auto-Debit Was Deducted After Cancellation: How to Legally Force a Chargeback for SaaS Subscriptions in India
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We have all been there. You sign up for a free trial of a shiny new SaaS (Software as a Service) platform—maybe a design tool,…
Suhas Katti Case: How India Got Its First Cybercrime Conviction to Protect Women Online
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Introduction Have you ever wondered when India finally woke up to the dangers of online harassment? The answer lies in the famous Suhas Katti case.…
Cadila Healthcare Case: Why Trademark Rules for Medicines Are Stricter in India
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Introduction Have you ever wondered what happens if two companies sell medicines with almost the exact same name? If you buy the wrong phone, you…
Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain (1975): Free Elections, the Emergency, and How the Basic Structure Doctrine Saved Indian Democracy
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Introduction The Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain case is one of the most politically charged constitutional judgments in Indian history. In June 1975, just…
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973): The Most Important Constitutional Case India Has Ever Seen
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Introduction The Kesavananda Bharati case is, without question, the single most important constitutional judgment in India’s legal history. Decided by a 13-judge bench — the…
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