SHORT ANSWER:
Landmark judgments provide authoritative interpretations of fundamental rights, guiding lower courts and influencing future cases.
DETAILS:
- They establish legal precedents that must be followed by lower courts.
- They clarify the scope and application of fundamental rights under the Constitution of India.
- They can lead to changes in laws or government policies to align with constitutional principles.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance with landmark judgments can lead to contempt of court proceedings.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 141 (Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts)
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