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Classification — Key Judgments

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Key Judgments

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This landmark judgment clarified the scope of collective responsibility and its application to different categories of ministers. The Supreme Court held that all ministers,…

Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India

2006

This case dealt with the appointment and dismissal powers of the Prime Minister regarding different categories of ministers. The Court clarified that while the President formally…

Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker

2016

While primarily dealing with the powers of the Speaker, this judgment touched upon the role of different categories of ministers in state governments and their relationship with…