COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DELHI vs REGISTRAR, DELHI HIGH COURT, NEW DELHI

The Supreme Court examined the Special Protection Group Act, 1988, under Article 74 of the Constitution, emphasizing the necessity of high security for the Prime Minister due to threats against his life. The Court upheld the Act's provisions, affirming that it establishes a specialized agency for the protection of the Prime Minister and his family, thereby ensuring their safety amidst rising terrorism. The judgment confirmed the Act's constitutionality and the legal status of the Special Protection Group as an armed force of the Union.