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Chief Minister — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
1994This 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
2006This case dealt with the dissolution of the Bihar Legislative Assembly and established important principles about the Chief Minister's relationship with the legislature. The…
Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker
2016This judgment clarified the relationship between the Chief Minister, Governor, and legislature in the context of Arunachal Pradesh's political crisis. The Supreme Court held that…