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Union of India v. Tulsiram Patel

1985

This landmark judgment by a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court extensively interpreted the scope of Article 311(2) and the 'Doctrine of Pleasure' under Article 310. It…

T.S.R. Subramanian v. Union of India

2013

This judgment is a significant step towards insulating the bureaucracy from political interference. The Supreme Court issued several directives to the government to promote the…