The Supreme Court’s ruling in Maneka Gandhi ’s case redefined this understanding by ensuring that such procedures must be fair, just, and reasonable. This case marked the beginning of a new era of judicial activism, establishing the foundation of modern Indian constitutional law. Background of the Case The story began in 1977 when Maneka Gandhi , a journalist and daughter-in-law of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi , was asked by the Government of India to surrender her passport under the ... Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Maneka Gandhi (also spelled Menaka; née Anand) (born 26 August 1956) is an Indian politician, animal rights activist, and environmentalist. She served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Maneka Gandhi is a politician and animal rights activist from India. She is the widow of Sanjay Gandhi and the mother of Varun Gandhi . She has served as a Union Minister and won several elections from Pilibhit.
