Constitution of Bharat: Union and Its Territory: Judgments: Part III

 Here are 10 landmark judgments related to Part I of the Constitution of India after 2000:

1. R.C. Cooper v. Union of India (2007)

• Significance: The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution and can be used to interpret ambiguous provisions.

2. I.R. Coelho v. State of Tamil Nadu (2007)

• Significance: The Court held that laws violating the basic structure of the Constitution, including the Preamble, are void.

3. Ashoka Kumar Thakur v. Union of India (2008)

• Significance: The Court discussed the Preamble while examining the validity of the 93rd Amendment Act, emphasizing the principles of equality and social justice.

4. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018)

• Significance: The Court referred to the Preamble while decriminalizing Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, emphasizing the principles of liberty and equality.

5. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017)

• Significance: The Court discussed the Preamble while recognizing the right to privacy as a fundamental right, emphasizing the principles of liberty and dignity.

6. Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017)

• Significance: The Court referred to the Preamble while striking down the practice of triple talaq, emphasizing the principles of equality and justice.

7. Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018)

• Significance: The Court referred to the Preamble while decriminalizing adultery, emphasizing the principles of liberty and equality.

8. Aadhaar Judgment (2018)

• Significance: The Court referred to the Preamble while examining the validity of the Aadhaar scheme, emphasizing the principles of dignity and equality.

9. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (2011)

• Significance: The Court reiterated the importance of the Preamble as a guiding principle for interpreting the Constitution.

10. Suresh Kumar Koushal v. Naz Foundation (2014)

• Significance: The Court referred to the Preamble while discussing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting the principles of liberty and equality.

These cases highlight the continued relevance of the Preamble in interpreting the Constitution and guiding judicial decisions.