Citation: AIR 1976 SC 1207 · Court: Supreme Court of India · Year: 1976
Case title
A.D.M. Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla
Facts
Habeas corpus during Emergency — whether Article 21 could be enforced when suspended.
Judgment / holding
Majority denied relief (later overruled in spirit by Puttaswamy and expressly doubted) — taught as a cautionary rights case.
Takeaway for the education desk
For desk readers: name the court (Supreme Court), the year (1976), the natures (constitutional, criminal), and separate alleged facts from the holding. Confirm the operative reportable judgment before relying on any classroom summary.
Educational note only. Not legal advice. Not an official certified copy. Confirm the operative judgment before relying on this summary.