SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India has decided several landmark cases that have directly impacted Indian law and society.
DETAILS:
- Landmark cases include Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), which established the Basic Structure Doctrine.
- Maneka Gandhi case (1978) expanded the interpretation of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty).
- Vishaka case (1997) laid down guidelines for preventing sexual harassment at the workplace.
- Navtej Singh Johar case (2018) decriminalized consensual homosexual acts by reading down Section 377 IPC.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Each case has led to significant changes in laws and legal interpretations, affecting rights and protections for individuals.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court of India
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