Online Law Connect Portal - Supreme Court Case Commentary

Online Law Connect Portal

Supreme Court Case Commentary Repository - India

Background & Importance

The Supreme Court of India, established in 1950, is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India. It plays a crucial role in the Indian judiciary as the guardian of the Constitution.

Case Commentary

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978): Expanded the interpretation of Article 21 – the right to life and personal liberty.

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala: Upheld the inviolability of the Constitution’s basic structure.

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India: Declared the right to privacy a fundamental right under Article 21.