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Legislative Assembly — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Kihoto Hollohan vs. Zachillhu and Others
1992This landmark judgment upheld the validity of the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) and established crucial principles regarding defection by Legislative Assembly members. The…
Nabam Rebia and Bamang Felix vs. Deputy Speaker
2016This judgment addressed the constitutional crisis in Arunachal Pradesh involving the removal of Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and subsequent disqualification of MLAs. The Supreme…
Shamsher Singh vs. State of Punjab
1974This case established the principle that the Governor must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in most matters, including the summoning and prorogation of…