Citation: AIR 1951 SC 226 · Court: Supreme Court of India · Year: 1951
Case title
State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan
Facts
Communal reservation in educational admissions was challenged against equality guarantees.
Judgment / holding
The Court treated fundamental rights as enforceable even against Directive Principles when they conflict — prompting the First Amendment.
Takeaway for the education desk
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