KASHMIR SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the rule of perpetuity concerning a member of the Sikh Judicial Commission under the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925. The Court held that the State of Punjab had the jurisdiction to remove members of the Commission and that the Union of India had the power to amend laws regarding intra-state bodies under Section 72 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. The notifications issued by the State of Punjab were deemed valid, and the earlier decision declaring part of the Act ultra vires was distinguished.