Case Studies

This landmark case addresses the critical distinction between the admissibility of unregistered agreements in specific performance suits and their ineffectiveness in claiming statutory protections under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act. The Supreme Court clarified that while unregistered agreements can be used as evidence of a contract in specific performance suits, they do not confer any rights under the doctrine of part performance, which requires registration. The judgment provides essential guidance for parties involved in property transactions, emphasizing the importance of registration for full legal protection while ensuring that contractual obligations can still be enforced through specific performance.

The case of Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India (2017) stands as one of the most significant constitutional law judgments in Indian legal history. This landmark case established the fundamental right to privacy as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India, in a unanimous decision, overruled previous judgments that had held privacy not to be a fundamental right and laid down a comprehensive framework for privacy protection in the digital age.

This landmark case addressed the critical issue of judicial independence and the need for better service conditions for judicial officers across India. The Supreme Court, recognizing the fundamental importance of an independent judiciary, issued comprehensive directions for establishing the All India Judicial Service and improving the working conditions of judicial officers. The judgment emphasized that judicial independence is not just a constitutional mandate but a prerequisite for the effective functioning of democracy and the rule of law.