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International Boundaries — Key Cases & Reports

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Key Cases & Reports

Berubari Union Case (1960)

1960

This landmark case established that the power to cede territory lies with the Union government under Article 253, but constitutional amendments may be required for territorial…

Maganbhai Ishwarbhai Patel v. Union of India (1969)

1969

This case clarified the scope of Indian territory and the government's power to determine boundaries. The court held that determination of what constitutes Indian territory is…