Jurisdiction and Powers — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

S.P. Gupta v. Union of India

1981

This landmark judgment revolutionized the concept of locus standi in Indian jurisprudence and expanded High Court jurisdiction in public interest matters. The Supreme Court held…

Minerva Mills v. Union of India

1980

This case established crucial limitations on parliamentary power to amend the Constitution and affirmed High Courts' role in protecting the basic structure doctrine. The judgment…

L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India

1997

This judgment resolved the constitutional crisis regarding High Court jurisdiction over tribunals created by the 42nd Amendment. The Supreme Court held that tribunals cannot be…

State of Rajasthan v. Union of India

1977

This case clarified the scope of Article 226 writ jurisdiction and established important principles regarding High Court territorial jurisdiction. The Supreme Court held that High…

Whirlpool Corporation v. Registrar of Trade Marks

1998

This judgment established crucial principles regarding territorial jurisdiction of High Courts in commercial matters and clarified the application of Article 226(2). The Supreme…

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