IMPORTANT LANDMARK CASES FOR UGC NET LAW
For UGC NET Law, you don’t need hundreds of cases—you need a selective, high-impact list and a simple way to revise: case name → principle (one line) → unit/topic.
Revision Tip
Revise cases as “principles”, not long facts.
Constitutional Law (Must Revise)
- Kesavananda Bharati – basic structure doctrine.
- Maneka Gandhi – Article 21 due process expansion.
- Indra Sawhney – reservations principles.
- S.R. Bommai – President’s Rule limits/federalism.
- Puttaswamy – right to privacy.
Administrative Law
- A.K. Kraipak – natural justice scope.
- Maneka Gandhi – fairness in state action (also admin relevance).
- MC Mehta line of cases – PIL and judicial directions (also environment).
Torts / Environment / Human Rights (High Yield)
- Rylands v. Fletcher – strict liability.
- MC Mehta (Oleum Gas) – absolute liability.
- Vishaka – workplace harassment guidelines.
How to Remember Cases (Fast)
Create a “case-principle” sheet unit-wise. Revise it every Sunday + last 30 days alternate days.
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