Government of India Act 1935 — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

In re The Central Provinces and Berar Sales of Motor Spirit and Lubricants Taxation Act, 1938 (AIR 1939 FC 1)

1939

This was one of the earliest and most significant cases decided by the Federal Court of India, established under the Government of India Act 1935. It dealt with the interpretation…

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (AIR 1973 SC 1461)

1973

While not directly a judgment *on* the 1935 Act, this landmark Supreme Court case on the Basic Structure Doctrine is profoundly connected to the Act's legacy. The 1935 Act, being…