Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
Composition and Functions — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
T.S. Krishnamurthy vs Union of India
2004This landmark judgment established the principle that the Chief Election Commissioner cannot be removed except through impeachment by Parliament, similar to Supreme Court judges.…
Election Commission vs Saka Venkata Rao
1953This early Supreme Court judgment established the Election Commission's authority to conduct elections and the finality of its decisions in electoral matters. The case clarified…
People's Union for Civil Liberties vs Union of India
2013The NOTA (None of the Above) judgment recognized voters' right to reject all candidates and directed the Election Commission to provide a NOTA option in EVMs and ballot papers.…
Lily Thomas vs Union of India
2013This judgment struck down Section 8(4) of the Representation of the People Act, which allowed convicted legislators to continue in office if they filed an appeal within 90 days.…