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Key Cases & Reports

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This landmark judgment fundamentally transformed the application of Article 356 (President's Rule) by establishing that the President's satisfaction regarding the breakdown of…

Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab

1974

This case established the fundamental principle that the President and Governors are constitutional heads who must act on the aid and advice of their respective Councils of…

Ram Jawaya Kapur v. State of Punjab

1955

This early Supreme Court judgment established important principles regarding the President's executive powers and the concept of 'Government of India' under Article 53. The court…

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

1973

While primarily known for establishing the basic structure doctrine, this landmark case also has significant implications for presidential powers, particularly regarding…

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