Neighbourhood Relations — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Berubari Union Case (1960)

1960

This landmark case established the constitutional framework for territorial exchanges with neighbouring countries. The Supreme Court ruled that cession of territory requires…

Maganbhai Ishwarbhai Patel v. Union of India (1969)

1969

This case clarified the scope of Article 253 which empowers Parliament to make laws for implementing international treaties and agreements. The judgment established that…

Ram Jawaya Kapur v. State of Punjab (1955)

1955

While primarily about fundamental rights, this case established important principles about state obligations in international relations. The court held that the state has…

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