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Vice President — 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 Chairman of Rajya Sabha and the extent of judicial review over parliamentary proceedings. The…
Samsher Singh v. State of Punjab
1974Though primarily about the President's powers, this landmark judgment significantly impacted the Vice President's role as Acting President. The Supreme Court established that when…
Jagjit Singh v. State of Haryana
2006This case addressed questions about the Vice President's immunity and constitutional status. The Supreme Court clarified that the Vice President enjoys similar immunities to the…