Legislative Relations — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

State of West Bengal v. Union of India (1963)

1963

This landmark judgment established the principle that Parliament's power to legislate on Union List subjects is plenary and exclusive. The Court held that when Parliament…

Ch. Tika Ramji v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1956)

1956

This case established the doctrine of 'pith and substance' in determining legislative competence. The Supreme Court held that when determining whether a law falls within a…

M. Karunanidhi v. Union of India (1979)

1979

This judgment clarified the scope of Article 254 and the doctrine of repugnancy in concurrent legislation. The Court established that repugnancy exists when two laws cannot stand…

State of Rajasthan v. Union of India (1977)

1977

This case dealt with the validity of Central laws made under Article 249 (national interest) and established important principles regarding Parliamentary supremacy in legislative…

ITC Ltd. v. Agricultural Produce Market Committee (2002)

2002

This judgment addressed the complex issue of legislative competence in economic matters, particularly regarding agricultural marketing and inter-state trade. The Court established…

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