Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd. vs State of U.P. (1989)
This case clarified that the Union has exclusive power over industrial alcohol, limiting States to regulatory roles for public health and preventing misuse.
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This case clarified that the Union has exclusive power over industrial alcohol, limiting States to regulatory roles for public health and preventing misuse.
This case addressed judicial accountability under Article 124(5), ensuring prompt hearing while preserving inquiry integrity and procedural safeguards for Parliament.
This case upheld the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Amendment Act, affirming Parliament’s power to nationalise mines for public interest and planned development.
This case upheld the Centre’s power to set up inquiries into State matters of national importance, ruling that such actions do not violate the federal structure or State autonomy.
Reaffirmed Union control over mining cess, clarifying State-Union powers under the Seventh Schedule and Entries 23 & 54 for mineral development.