Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Extended Neighbourhood — Landmark Judgments

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

1973

While primarily focused on constitutional amendment powers, this landmark judgment established the basic structure doctrine which includes India's commitment to international…

Maganbhai Ishwarbhai Patel v. Union of India

1969

This case established that foreign policy and international relations fall exclusively within the Union's domain under the Constitution. The judgment clarifies that states cannot…