Prime Minister — Landmark Judgments
Landmark Judgments
S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
1994This landmark judgment established crucial principles regarding the Prime Minister's role in recommending President's Rule under Article 356. The Supreme Court held that the…
Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India
2006This case clarified the President's role in government formation when no party has a clear majority. The Supreme Court established guidelines for the President's discretionary…
Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker
2016This judgment addressed the complex relationship between the Governor (representing the President) and the Chief Minister (state-level equivalent of Prime Minister) regarding…
Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab
1974This case established the principle that the President (and by extension, the Prime Minister's advice) cannot be questioned in courts regarding the exercise of executive powers.…
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
1973While primarily about parliamentary sovereignty and basic structure doctrine, this case has implications for the Prime Minister's role in constitutional amendments. It established…
A.K. Roy v. Union of India
1982This case dealt with the Prime Minister's role during national emergency and the scope of fundamental rights suspension. It established important principles about emergency powers…
Union of India v. Sankalchand Himatlal Sheth
1977This case clarified the scope of executive power and the Prime Minister's authority in policy implementation. It established that executive actions must have legal backing and…
Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain
1975This case led to significant political developments including the Emergency and highlighted the relationship between electoral law and the Prime Minister's office. It established…