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Rajya Sabha — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Keshav Singh v. Speaker, Legislative Assembly, U.P.
1965This 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
2006This 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
2006This 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…