Federal Structure — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

S.R. Bommai vs Union of India

1994

This landmark judgment established crucial principles regarding the use of Article 356 (President's Rule) and strengthened federal principles in India. The Supreme Court held that…

State of West Bengal vs Union of India (Coal Mines Nationalization Case)

1975

This case dealt with the constitutional validity of coal mines nationalization and established important principles regarding the legislative competence of Parliament and state…

Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala

1973

While primarily known for establishing the basic structure doctrine, this case also affirmed federalism as a basic feature of the Indian Constitution. The judgment held that the…

Union of India vs H.S. Dhillon

1971

This case clarified the scope of Article 356 and established that President's Rule can be imposed only when there is actual breakdown of constitutional machinery in a state. The…

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