Neighbourhood First Policy — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

Berubari Union Case

1960

This landmark judgment established the constitutional framework for territorial exchanges with neighbouring countries. The Supreme Court held that cession of territory requires…

Maganbhai Ishwarbhai Patel v. Union of India

1969

This case clarified the scope of Article 253, which empowers Parliament to make laws for implementing international agreements. The judgment established that Parliament's power…