Constitutional Law - Landmark Case Laws

Special Class: Important Case Laws in Constitutional Law

This class is designed for law students who wish to strengthen their understanding of Constitutional Law through judicial interpretation and case analysis. It serves as a consolidation session, revisiting key constitutional provisions through landmark judgments delivered by the Supreme Court of India. Students will study the evolution of doctrines such as basic structure (Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala), judicial review (Indira Gandhi v Raj Narain), due process (Maneka Gandhi v Union of India), emergency powers (ADM Jabalpur v Shivkant Shukla), freedom of speech (Shreya Singhal v Union of India), right to privacy (Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v Union of India), and equality and reservation (Indra Sawhney v Union of India).

The objective is not only to memorize judgments but to analyze facts, issues, ratio decidendi, and impact on constitutional development. Students should bring their bare act, case law briefs, and notebooks for group discussion and presentations. By the end of this class, students will appreciate how the Supreme Court has shaped Indian democracy, balancing individual rights with the demands of governance.