Union, State and Concurrent Lists — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

State of West Bengal v. Union of India

1963

This landmark judgment established the scope and nature of residuary powers under Article 248. The Supreme Court held that residuary power is not merely a gap-filling provision…

Ch. Tika Ramji v. State of Uttar Pradesh

1956

This case established the principle of occupied field theory in concurrent legislation. The Supreme Court ruled that when Parliament makes a comprehensive law on a concurrent…

M. Karunanidhi v. Union of India

1979

This judgment clarified the relationship between entries in different lists and established that the same transaction or activity can be subject to legislation by both Parliament…

ITC Ltd. v. Agricultural Produce Market Committee

2002

This case addressed the complex relationship between state agricultural marketing laws and central trade and commerce powers. The Supreme Court held that while agriculture is a…

State of Rajasthan v. Union of India

1977

This judgment established important principles regarding the amendment of legislative lists and the basic structure doctrine. The Court held that while Parliament can amend the…

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