U.N. R. RAO vs SMT. INDIRA GANDHI

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Madras High Court's decision to deny a writ of quo warranto against Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The appellant argued that under Article 85(2) and Article 75(3) of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers ceases to hold office upon the dissolution of the House of the People. The Court held that there is no constitutional provision preventing the Prime Minister from continuing in office post-dissolution, emphasizing the need to interpret the Constitution in light of its parliamentary framework and relevant conventions.