Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Regional Disparities — Landmark Judgments

Updated 8 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

While not directly on regional economic disparities, this landmark judgment significantly clarified the scope of Article 356 (President's Rule) and reinforced the principles of…

Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India

1980

This case reaffirmed the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' and highlighted the balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. The Court stated that the Directive…