Bhim Singh vs U.O.I & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutional validity of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD Scheme) under Articles 275 and 282 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the MPLAD Scheme constitutes an improper delegation of legislative power to Members of Parliament, violating the principles of federalism and local self-governance as established by the 73rd and 74th Amendments. The matter was referred to a Constitution Bench for further interpretation, indicating the significant constitutional questions involved.