Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
Election and Functions — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Keshav Singh v. Speaker, Lok Sabha
1965This case established important precedents regarding the Vice President's role as Rajya Sabha Chairman and the scope of powers in maintaining House discipline. The Supreme Court…
T.N. Seshan v. Union of India
1995Though primarily about Election Commission, this case touched upon the Vice President's election process and the role of constitutional functionaries in maintaining electoral…
Jagjit Singh v. State of Haryana
2006This case clarified the concept of 'office of profit' in relation to constitutional positions including Vice President. It established that constitutional offices are not offices…