7 verdicts that shaped India
This is a passion project that explores seven landmark Indian laws and judgments that have had a lasting impact on the nation. Presented to students from Grades 6 to 11 at my school and adults, the initiative aimed to simplify complex legal ideas, spark curiosity, and encourage meaningful conversations about rights, justice, and India’s legal journey. Later, the boards were displayed across classrooms in my school.
The Project
As part of the project, I examined seven landmark cases and laws: the Kesavananda Bharati case, the Shah Bano case, the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the Right to Education (RTE) Act, the Nirbhaya case, the Sabarimala verdict, and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Designed as a walk-through, museum-style exhibition, the project featured informational stands that guided viewers through each verdict in an engaging and accessible way. Each stand explored the background, significance, and lasting impact of these moments, helping students understand how legal decisions have shaped rights, social justice, and constitutional values in India.
- 1Kesavananda Bharati case
- 2Shah Bano case
- 3Bhopal Gas Tragedy
- 4Right to Education (RTE) Act
- 5Nirbhaya case
- 6Sabarimala case
- 7Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)
The impact
The project reached over 200 individuals many of whom engaged deeply with the exhibition and asked thoughtful questions. Even parents who visited were unfamiliar with several of the cases, which highlighted how important it is to spread awareness about these topics. Hearing reactions like “oh wow, I never knew this” and “this is so interesting” was incredibly rewarding. It reinforced the value of making complex legal and historical issues accessible, and it made me genuinely happy to see that I was making a real difference by sharing this knowledge. After the exhibition, as requested by the School Principal, the boards were displayed across classrooms in my school for children to look at while going to classes.