Landmark Judgements & Important Cases for Law Entrance Exam Preparation
All India Bar Examination 2025 ( AIBE )
For the AIBE 2025 exam, studying the landmark judgments will help to score well. These cases have shaped the legal framework in the country. Read on for the list of caselaws.
Landmark Judgements for AIBE Exam 2025 with Analysis
AIBE 20 Exam 2025 was conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) at various test cities. AIBE 20 Exam 2025 was conducted on November 30, 2025, 1 PM to 4 PM, in pen-and-paper mode. The candidates looking to sit for the exam must have a thorough understanding of the topics to be asked in the test, along with major landmark judgments.
Read further to know some of the top landmark judgments that are a must for AIBE preparation. These cases cover topics like constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, family law, and more. These are mostly asked in exams like CLAT, MHCET Law, and others. Hence, aspirants must read it carefully.
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- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
- Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
- Shah Bano Case
- Sabarimala Case
- State of Rajasthan v. Union of India
- Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan Case
- Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967) Case
- Indira Sawhney v Union of India
- Sarla Mudgal Case
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
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The Kesavananda Bharati Judgement, also known as Basic Structure Doctrine Case is known to be one of the most significant constitutional law cases in India. Every Law student or those aspiring to study Law must know this landmark judgement and understand its significance. This case highlights that the Parliament has power to amend the Indian Constitution but the power to alter its fundamental framework or basic features is limited.
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Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
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The case is a major judgement for the evolution of Indian constitutional law. It has increased the scope of personal liberty under Article 21 and introduced the concept of due process. It ensured that the state's actions affecting individual rights must be reasonable.
Shah Bano Case
It marked a significant victory for women’s rights in the context of maintenance after divorce. The case sparked debates on the relationship between personal laws and secular laws. The case remains major in gender justice and the application of secular law in India.
Sabarimala Case
This case speaks about the struggle for gender equality for women to worship in religious places. It was a fight against discrimination. It made sure that constitutional principles such as equality, freedom, and dignity prevailed over discriminatory practices based on gender.
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State of Rajasthan v. Union of India
It is a major decision taken in relation to financial federalism. The court order forced the government's authority to allocate and regulate the financial resources to the states.
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan Case
The judgment in Vishaka and Others vs. State of Rajasthan (1997) stands as a landmark judgement in the country's legal history. The judgment must be known by not only every law student but also every citizen who wants the gender justice.
Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967) Case
Golaknath case was decided in 1967 by the Supreme Court of India. Many legislations passed by the Government violated the Right to Property (Article 31) and other Fundamental Rights. Such amendments were challenged in this case. It then became the milestone case.
Indira Sawhney v Union of India
Indira Sawhney's judgment laid down the guidelines to be followed while implementing the reservation policy. The Mandal Commission case contributed to proposing the scope and extent of constitutional validity of 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Sarla Mudgal Case
This case highlighted the issue of Hindu man converting to the Islam. This practice was prevalent when men used to illegally dissolve their marriage. The court ruled this act as illegal. This Judgment highlighted the need for Uniform Civil Code.
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