Rustom Cavasjee Cooper (Appellant) Vs Union of India (Respondent) (1970)
Landmark 1970 ruling on bank nationalisation; SC struck down 1969 law for violating Articles 14 & 31(2), redefining fundamental rights protection.
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Landmark 1970 ruling on bank nationalisation; SC struck down 1969 law for violating Articles 14 & 31(2), redefining fundamental rights protection.
Landmark ruling expanding Article 21; SC held procedure must be fair, just, and reasonable, linking Articles 14, 19 & 21 to protect personal liberty.
Landmark case establishing Parliament cannot amend the Constitution’s basic structure, safeguarding democracy, fundamental rights, and core principles.
Landmark ruling defining Governor-ministers-judiciary powers; upheld that Governor must act on ministerial advice, reinforcing responsible government.
SC ruled that public meetings on streets are protected under Articles 19(1)(a) & 19(1)(b), limiting state power to impose arbitrary restrictions.