Discretionary Powers — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This landmark nine-judge bench decision fundamentally transformed the understanding of discretionary powers, particularly regarding Article 356. The Court held that the Governor's…

Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India

2006

This case specifically addressed the Governor's discretionary power to dissolve state assemblies and established important principles regarding the timing and circumstances of…

Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker

2016

This case clarified the limits of the Governor's discretionary powers in relation to state legislative assemblies, particularly regarding the summoning and prorogation of assembly…

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