S.R. Bommai & Others vs Union of India & Others (1994)
This landmark ruling upheld federalism and state autonomy, holding that Article 356 is subject to judicial review and not an absolute power of the Union.
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This landmark ruling upheld federalism and state autonomy, holding that Article 356 is subject to judicial review and not an absolute power of the Union.
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This landmark ruling clarified that the Supreme Court can punish for contempt but cannot suspend advocates’ licenses, which remain under Bar Councils’ authority.