Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
Parliamentary System — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
1994This landmark judgment established crucial principles regarding the parliamentary system's operation in federal context, particularly concerning Article 356 (President's Rule).…
Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu
1992This judgment upheld the constitutional validity of the anti-defection law (10th Schedule) while recognizing its importance in maintaining stability of parliamentary government.…
Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker
2016This judgment clarified the relationship between the Speaker's role and anti-defection proceedings in the context of parliamentary government. The Court held that the Speaker…