Chief Minister — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This landmark judgment established crucial principles regarding the dismissal of state governments and the role of Chief Ministers in maintaining democratic governance. The…

Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India

2006

This case dealt with the dissolution of the Bihar Legislative Assembly and established important principles about the Chief Minister's relationship with the legislature. The…

Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker

2016

This judgment clarified the relationship between the Chief Minister, Governor, and legislature in the context of Arunachal Pradesh's political crisis. The Supreme Court held that…