SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India has intervened in several landmark cases to uphold fundamental rights and interpret the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Notable 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 of IPC.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- These cases have led to significant changes in laws and protections for individuals' rights.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Supreme Court Judgments
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