Landmark Judgment: M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India 2023
In a recent groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court of India, in the case of M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India, has boldly recognized a constitutional right to be “free from the adverse impacts of climate change.” This historic decision emerges from the fundamental rights to life and equality under Articles 21 and 14 of the […]
Introduction to Right to Shelter Case, 1985
In a landmark judgment that underscored the essence of human dignity within the constitutional framework of India, the Supreme Court deliberated on the fundamental rights of the poorest urban dwellers. The case originated from a beautification project initiated by the State of Maharashtra and the Bombay Municipal Corporation, aiming to evict pavement dwellers in Mumbai. […]