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Council of Ministers — Landmark Judgments

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Landmark Judgments

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This landmark judgment established crucial principles regarding the Council of Ministers' relationship with constitutional governance. The Supreme Court held that the…

Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India

2006

This case further clarified the S.R. Bommai principles and established that the Council of Ministers' recommendation for President's Rule must be supported by relevant material.…

Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab

1974

This judgment established the principle that ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President, but this pleasure is exercised on the advice of the Prime Minister. The…

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