The State Trading Corporation of India vs The Commercial Tax Officer, Visakhapatnam
This case held that Article 19 rights apply only to Indian citizens, not companies, clarifying the distinction between citizens’ rights and rights of any person.
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This case held that Article 19 rights apply only to Indian citizens, not companies, clarifying the distinction between citizens’ rights and rights of any person.
This case upheld minority institutions’ rights in admissions while ensuring merit-based access, balancing religious preference with transparency and fairness in education.
This case clarified that the Union has exclusive power over industrial alcohol, limiting States to regulatory roles for public health and preventing misuse.
This ‘First Judges Case’ clarified judicial appointments, emphasizing judiciary independence and shaping the framework for the collegium system in India.
The Court held that the Special Courts Bill, 1978, violated Article 14 due to arbitrary classification and lack of judicial review, making it unconstitutional in its form.