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Supreme Court of India · 2021-06-29

G. MOHAN RAO vs THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU

Citation / case number
SC 2020/26088
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
G. MOHAN RAO
Respondent
THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU
Author
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
Bench
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, particularly focusing on the validity of legislative actions that may alter judicial determinations of unconstitutionality. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining checks and balances within the governance framework. Ultimately, it ruled on the limitations of legislative power in relation to judicial review, affirming the judiciary's role as the guardian of the Constitution.

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