Which landmark judgment are you?

A thirteen-judge bench held that Parliament can amend the Constitution, but not destroy its basic structure. You believe some foundations must never move, and you would defend them against anyone.

The Court held that any procedure depriving a person of liberty must be fair, just and reasonable, transforming Article 21. You care about fairness in how power is used, not just what the rules say.

A nine-judge bench unanimously held that privacy is a fundamental right. You value your inner life, your data and your choices, and you want them protected from everyone.

The Court laid down guidelines against sexual harassment at the workplace, which later shaped the POSH Act of 2013. You fill gaps when others wait, and you stand up for safety and dignity.

The Court decriminalised consensual same-sex relations between adults, reading down Section 377. You believe in the right to be yourself, and in the equal dignity of every person.

The Court held the practice of instant triple talaq unconstitutional. You care about fairness in the most personal parts of life, and you speak up for those without power.

The Court upheld reservations for backward classes while setting a general ceiling of 50 per cent and excluding the creamy layer. You look for fair balances where others see only sides.

The Court held that limited amending power is itself part of the basic structure, and that fundamental rights and directive principles must be kept in balance. You seek harmony, not domination.

The Court held that the right to livelihood is part of the right to life, in a case brought by pavement dwellers in Bombay. You see the person behind every policy.

The Court struck down Section 66A of the IT Act, which had criminalised vaguely “offensive” online posts. You believe in open debate, on every platform.

After a gas leak in Delhi, the Court laid down the rule of absolute liability for hazardous industries, with no exceptions. You hold the powerful fully responsible for the harm they cause.

The Court placed limits on the use of President’s Rule and affirmed secularism as part of the basic structure. You believe in checks and balances, and in fair play between governments.

In a case about tannery pollution in Tamil Nadu, the Court adopted the precautionary principle and the polluter-pays principle as part of Indian law. You think ahead, and you think of others.

The Court held that a speedy trial is part of the right to life, after learning of undertrials held in Bihar’s jails for years without trial. You can’t stand people being forgotten by the system.

The Court recognised transgender persons as a third gender with fundamental rights. You believe every identity deserves recognition and respect.

The Court struck down the offence of adultery under Section 497, holding that it treated women as their husbands’ property. You insist on equality inside relationships as well as outside them.

The Court recognised the right to die with dignity, allowing passive euthanasia and advance directives (living wills) under safeguards. You think deeply about autonomy and dignity.

Arising from the Jain hawala case, the Court issued directions to protect the independence of the CBI and strengthen oversight. You believe institutions must be free to do their job without interference.

The Court laid down guidelines for arrest and detention to prevent custodial violence, such as informing a relative and recording the arrest. You protect people when they are at their most vulnerable.

The Court held that a divorced Muslim woman could claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. You care about economic security and dignity for those left vulnerable.