Case Laws Quiz 1

1. In which case was the basic structure doctrine propounded?

2. Right to privacy was declared a fundamental right in which case?

3. The “procedure established by law” must be just, fair and reasonable was held in:

4. Which case struck down Section 66A of the IT Act?

5. The doctrine of severability was explained in:

6. The “Habeas Corpus case” refers to:

7. Doctrine of 'Proof beyond reasonable doubt’ is most relevant in:

8. Which case upheld the validity of Right to Education Act, 2009?

9. The doctrine of *pith and substance was first applied in India in:

10. “Bail is the rule, jail is the exception” was held in:

11. Section 497 IPC (Adultery) was struck down in:

12. Section 377 IPC (same-sex relations) partially struck down in:

13. The *right to die with dignity (passive euthanasia) recognized in:

14. "Compensation for illegal detention" first allowed in:

15. Which case made education a fundamental right (pre-86th amendment)?

16. Right to clean environment is part of Article 21 – recognised in:

17. Public interest litigation (PIL) concept expanded in:

18. The ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine in death penalty established in:

19. Supreme Court introduced guidelines on sexual harassment at workplace in:

20. 'Doctrine of eclipse' was explained in:

21. Which case upheld constitutional validity of reservations?

22. Which case held that secularism is a basic feature?

23. The first case where the Supreme Court struck down Constitutional Amendment:

24. Which case held that judicial review is a basic structure?

25. The Supreme Court struck down Triple Talaq in:

26. Live-in relationships are valid in the eyes of law – held in:

27. "Absolute liability" principle introduced in:

28. Which case held that the President’s satisfaction under Article 356 is reviewable?

29. Who has the final say in Ninth Schedule review?

30. "Equality is a basic feature" held in:

31. Which case held that phone tapping violates Right to Privacy?

32. "Fair trial is part of Article 21" – laid down in:

33. Compensation for illegal arrest in custodial death:

34. Which case defined “State” under Article 12?

35. Judges’ Transfer Case (First) refers to:

36. Doctrine of legitimate expectation recognised in:

37. The “right against sexual orientation discrimination” held in:

38. "Speedy trial" held as fundamental right in:

39. Which case held that curative petition is maintainable?

40. The right to vote is:

41. Which case struck down Section 303 IPC (mandatory death penalty)?

42. Which case held that freedom of press is part of Article 19(1)(a)?

43. Decriminalisation of attempt to suicide (Section 309) discussed in:

44. Which case laid down guidelines for arrest and detention?

45. Sedition law constitutional validity upheld in:

46. Right to information is part of Article 19(1)(a) – held in:

47. Concept of "post-decisional hearing" introduced in:

48. The Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia first in:

49. Which case clarified that minority status is determined at state level?

50. “Polluter Pays Principle” applied in: