State Legislature — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu and Others

1992

This landmark judgment upheld the constitutional validity of the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule) as applicable to State Legislatures. The Supreme Court ruled that the…

Nabam Rebia and Bamang Felix v. Deputy Speaker

2016

This case arose from the Arunachal Pradesh constitutional crisis and established crucial precedents about the Governor's powers and State Legislature functioning. The Supreme…

Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India (Bihar Assembly Dissolution)

2006

The Supreme Court examined the circumstances under which a State Legislative Assembly can be dissolved and President's Rule imposed. The court held that the Governor's…

Jagjit Singh v. State of Haryana

2006

This case dealt with the scope of legislative privilege and its limits in State Legislatures. The Supreme Court clarified that legislative privilege cannot be used to shield…