Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Parliamentary System — Landmark Judgments

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Landmark Judgments

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This 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

1992

This 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

2016

This 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…

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