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Rajya Sabha — Landmark Judgments

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Landmark Judgments

Keshav Singh v. Speaker, Legislative Assembly, U.P.

1965

This landmark judgment established the principle that the Speaker's decision on disqualification of members is subject to judicial review. The Supreme Court held that while the…

Kuldip Nayar v. Union of India

2006

This case challenged the constitutional validity of nominated members of Rajya Sabha voting in Presidential elections. The Supreme Court upheld the right of nominated Rajya Sabha…

Jagjit Singh v. State of Haryana

2006

This judgment dealt with the disqualification of Rajya Sabha members under the anti-defection law. The Supreme Court clarified the scope of the Tenth Schedule and the…

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