Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
Neighbourhood First Policy — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Berubari Union Case
1960This landmark judgment established the constitutional framework for territorial exchanges with neighbouring countries. The Supreme Court held that cession of territory requires…
Maganbhai Ishwarbhai Patel v. Union of India
1969This case clarified the scope of Article 253, which empowers Parliament to make laws for implementing international agreements. The judgment established that Parliament's power…