Election and Powers — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Shamsher Singh & Anr. vs. State of Punjab (1974)

1974

This landmark judgment by a seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court firmly established the 'aid and advice' principle for the President and Governors. It clarified that the…

S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India (1994)

1994

This nine-judge bench judgment significantly curtailed the arbitrary use of Article 356 (President's Rule) by the Union government. The Supreme Court ruled that the power under…

Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala (1973)

1973

While not directly about presidential powers, this seminal judgment established the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' of the Constitution. This doctrine implies that Parliament's power…

R.C. Cooper vs. Union of India (Bank Nationalisation Case) (1970)

1970

This case dealt with the validity of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Ordinance, 1969, promulgated by the President. The Supreme Court held that…

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