Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Appointment and Functions — Landmark Judgments

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Landmark Judgments

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This landmark judgment established crucial principles regarding the dismissal of state governments and the role of Chief Ministers in maintaining democratic governance. The…

Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India

2006

This case dealt with the Governor's discretionary powers in appointing Chief Ministers in hung assembly situations. The Supreme Court clarified the sequence to be followed by…

Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker

2016

This judgment addressed the complex relationship between the Chief Minister, Speaker, and Governor in the context of disqualification proceedings and floor tests. The Supreme…

Shivraj Singh Chouhan v. Speaker, M.P. Legislative Assembly

2020

This case emerged from the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh when several MLAs resigned, leading to the fall of the Kamal Nath government. The Supreme Court's intervention…

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