Supreme Court of India · 1970-12-15
H. H. MAHARAJADHIRAJA MADHAV RAO JIWAJI RAOSCINDIA BAHAD vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 1970/60064
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- H. H. MAHARAJADHIRAJA MADHAV RAO JIWAJI RAOSCINDIA BAHAD
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Bench
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (CJ) & SHAH, J.C.,SIKRI, S.M. & SHELAT, J.M.,BHARGAVA, VISHISHTHA & MITTER, G.K.,VAIDYIALINGAM, C.A. & HEGDE, K.S.,GROVER, A.N. & RAY, A.N. & DUA, I.D.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the President's order derecognizing Rulers and repudiating the obligation to pay Privy Purse under Article 291 of the Constitution. The Court held that such an order, which affects the rights and privileges guaranteed to Rulers, constitutes a violation of fundamental rights under Articles 19(1)(f) and 31. The judgment clarified the scope of Articles 366(22), 291, 362, and 363, determining that the President's powers in this context are not absolute and must adhere to constitutional provisions.