Union Government — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

1973

This landmark 13-judge bench decision established the 'basic structure' doctrine, limiting Parliament's power to amend the Constitution. The judgment held that while Parliament…

Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab

1974

This case clarified the President's constitutional position by establishing that the President must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in all matters except…

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This 9-judge bench decision imposed significant restrictions on the use of President's Rule under Article 356, establishing that the President's satisfaction must be based on…

Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India (NJAC Case)

2015

This case struck down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and constitutional amendment, reaffirming the collegium system for judicial appointments. The judgment…

Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain

1975

This case invalidated Indira Gandhi's election to Lok Sabha for corrupt practices, leading to the declaration of Emergency. The judgment demonstrated judicial independence and…

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