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Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597, was a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India in which the Court significantly expanded the interpretation of Article 21 of the Constitution of India. It overruled A. K. Gopalan v.
The landmark ruling in Maneka Gandhi versus Union of India, which stands as a bulwark of the Right of Personal Liberty granted by Article 21 of the Constitution, started when the passport of the petitioner in this case, was impounded by the authorities under the provisions of the Passport Act.
The case specifically over-ruled the view taken in Gopalan's case that the approach and form of the State action alone need to be considered and the fact of loss of fundamental rights of the individual in general will be ignored.
Feb 21, 2024 · This article talks about the landmark case of Maneka Gandhi and its impact on law and society. It also explores the interpretations of Article 21 and other fundamental rights in the Golden Triangle. This article has been published by Shashwat Kaushik .
May 3, 2020 · Case title: Maneka Gandhi v Union of India (1978) Court: Supreme Court of India. Bench: M.Hameedullah , Y.V.Chandrachud, P.N. Bhagwati, V.R. Krishna Iyer & N.L. Untwalia, S.M. Fazalal, & P.S. Kailasam. (7 judge bench) Petitioner: Maneka Gandhi. Respondent: Union of India. Citation: 1978 AIR 597, 1978 SCR (2) 621. Facts of the case
Jun 1, 2020 · Case Name: Maneka Gandhi v Union of India. Court: Supreme Court of India. Citation – 1978 AIR 597, 1978 SCR (2) 621, 1978 AIR 597, 1978 SCR (2) 621. Coram: Hameedullah Beg (CJI), Y.V.Chandrachud, P.N Bhagwati, V.R. Krishna Iyer, N.L.Untwalia, S.M. Fazal Ali& P.S.Kailasam.
In the case of Maneka Gandhi v Union of India, the court found that "Democracy is based essentially on free debate and open discussion, for that is the only corrective of government action in a democratic setup." In 1980, Gandhi gave birth to a son, Feroze, named after his paternal grandfather. Her mother-in-law added the name Varun. Gandhi was ...
