Fundamental rights cases

Closed3 months ago

State vs Sonam Wangchuk — National Security Act Detention (Now Revoked)

Sonam Wangchuk, a Ladakh-based climate activist and innovator, was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on 26 September 2025 following protests in Leh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. His detention was contested through a habeas corpus petition filed by his wife in the Supreme Court. The Central Government revoked his detention on 14 March 2026 after he had undergone nearly half of the maximum detention period permitted under the NSA.

National securityIllegal detentionFundamental rights

Ladakh7Police investigation

Judgment delivered2 years ago

ADM Jabalpur v. Shivakant Shukla — Emergency powers and fundamental rights

A constitutional case examining the extent of extraordinary powers granted to the Executive during a national Emergency and their impact on the protection of fundamental rights under the Constitution.

Constitutional lawFundamental rightsEmergency Powers

3Court matter

Judgment delivered3 years ago

Rujira Banerjee vs Enforcement Directorate — Media coverage of investigation

Rujira Banerjee, wife of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court seeking to restrain media coverage of her interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate. The court subsequently issued guidelines regarding the reporting of raids and investigations to balance transparency with the rights of the accused.

Media lawFundamental rights

West Bengal2Court matter

Judgment delivered49 years ago

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India — Right to life and personal liberty

A significant constitutional case examining the scope of Articles 14 and 21 of the Indian Constitution regarding the right to life and personal liberty. The judgment revisited and expanded upon principles established in A.K. Gopalan's case.

Constitutional lawFundamental rightsDue Process

2Court matter