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Preparing for the CUET PG LL.M 2025 exam? One of the most crucial aspects of your preparation is understanding landmark judgments that have shaped Indian law. In this blog, we cover 50 significant Supreme Court judgments from the last five years (2020-2025) across various legal domains, including Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law, and more.
Why Are Landmark Judgments Important for CUET PG LL.M?
- They provide insights into the interpretation of laws.
- Help in understanding evolving legal principles.
- Often appear as direct questions in the CUET PG LL.M exam.
Constitutional Law Landmark Judgments
- Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India (2020) – Upheld the right to freedom of speech and expression concerning internet shutdowns in Jammu & Kashmir.
- Kantaru Rajeevaru v. Indian Young Lawyers Association (2020) – Re-examined the Sabarimala case on women’s temple entry.
- Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union of India (2023) – Addressed the legality of the 2016 demonetization decision.
- XYZ & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra (2024) – Reinforced the privacy rights of sexual assault survivors.
- Vishal Tiwari v. Union of India (2024) – Examined the role of government-imposed restrictions on fundamental rights.
- Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal & Ors. (2020) – Clarified the interpretation of the Land Acquisition Act.
- Dr. Shah Faesal & Others v. Union of India (2020) – Addressed personal liberty and preventive detention laws.
- State of West Bengal v. Anindya Sundar Das (2021) – Defined the powers of states under the Disaster Management Act.
- CPIO, Supreme Court of India v. Subhash Chandra Agarwal (2020) – Brought the office of the Chief Justice under RTI purview.
- Amish Devgan v. Union of India (2020) – Examined hate speech and free speech limitations.
Criminal Law Landmark Judgments
- Prathvi Raj Chouhan v. Union of India (2020) – Upheld amendments to the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
- Arnab Ranjan Goswami v. Union of India (2020) – Examined journalistic freedom and police powers.
- Rambabu Singh Thakur v. Sunil Arora & Others (2020) – Mandated political parties to disclose candidates’ criminal records.
- Shilpa Mittal v. State of NCT of Delhi (2020) – Defined “heinous offenses” under the Juvenile Justice Act.
- Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI (2022) – Issued guidelines to prevent unnecessary arrests.
- Mukesh Kumar v. State of Uttarakhand (2020) – Ruled that reservation in promotions is not a fundamental right.
- Jarnail Singh & Ors. v. Lachhmi Narain Gupta & Ors. (2020) – Revisited reservation in promotions for SC/STs.
- Laxmi Narayan Tripathi v. State of Maharashtra (2021) – Recognized transgender rights in prison settings.
- Sushila Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr. (2020) – Clarified the scope of anticipatory bail.
- Union of India & Ors. v. G.S. Chatha Rice Mills & Ors. (2020) – Addressed customs duty and interpretation of tax notifications.
- Rajiv Kumar v. State of Bihar (2022) – Examined bail provisions for economic offenses.
- Union of India v. R. Shyam Narayan (2021) – Expanded the interpretation of cybercrimes under the IT Act.
- State of Maharashtra v. Praful Desai (2022) – Recognized virtual court proceedings as valid under CrPC.
- Manohar Lal Sharma v. Union of India (2021) – Investigated the Pegasus spyware controversy.
- Paramvir Singh Saini v. Baljit Singh (2020) – Mandated installation of CCTV cameras in police stations.
Civil and Commercial Law Landmark Judgments
- Internet and Mobile Association of India v. RBI (2020) – Lifted RBI’s ban on cryptocurrency trading.
- Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. Rohit Prajapati & Others (2020) – Reinforced environmental obligations on industries.
- Patil Automation Pvt. Ltd. v. Rakheja Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (2021) – Mandated pre-litigation mediation under Commercial Courts Act.
- M/s. Imperia Structures Ltd. v. Anil Patni & Another (2020) – Allowed homebuyers to approach both RERA and consumer fora.
- Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Union of India (2021) – Clarified liability in motor accident claims.
- Asset Reconstruction Co. v. Bishal Jaiswal (2021) – Defined applicability of the Limitation Act under IBC.
- Jaypee Kensington Boulevard Apartments v. NBCC (India) Ltd. (2021) – Protected homebuyers’ interests in insolvency cases.
- Amazon.com v. Future Retail Ltd. (2022) – Upheld the validity of foreign emergency arbitration awards.
- Punjab National Bank v. Vinod Kumar Sharma (2022) – Explained limitations on financial debt claims under IBC.
- SEBI v. Sahara Group (2023) – Strengthened investor protection measures.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank v. Hindustan National Glass & Industries Ltd. (2022) – Defined financial creditors’ rights in insolvency cases.
- HDFC Bank Ltd. v. Geeta Patil (2023) – Clarified the applicability of the Consumer Protection Act on banking disputes.
- State Bank of India v. Vijay Mallya (2023) – Addressed extradition and financial fraud.
- Reliance Infrastructure v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (2024) – Expanded arbitration principles in commercial disputes.
- Tata Sons v. Cyrus Mistry (2021) – Resolved corporate governance disputes in Tata Group.
- Dena Bank v. C. Shivakumar Reddy (2021) – Ruled on the timelines for debt recovery under IBC.
- Future Retail v. Reliance Industries (2023) – Addressed competition law violations in corporate acquisitions.
- State of Tamil Nadu v. Union of India (2023) – Defined the role of cooperative federalism in taxation matters.
- Facebook India v. Competition Commission of India (2023) – Examined data privacy violations in digital markets.
- Zee Entertainment v. Invesco (2022) – Clarified shareholders’ rights in corporate board decisions.
- Google LLC v. CCI (2024) – Addressed penalties on digital monopolies.
- Uber India v. Delhi Transport Authority (2023) – Defined regulations on ride-hailing services.
- Swiggy v. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (2024) – Examined liability of food aggregators under consumer law.
- Vedanta v. Tamil Nadu Government (2024) – Revisited environmental clearance norms for industries.
- Tata Consultancy Services v. Employees (2023) – Addressed IT sector employment disputes.
These 50 landmark judgments are essential for CUET PG LL.M 2025 preparation. Understanding these cases will not only help in answering exam questions but also enhance your grasp of evolving legal principles.
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