Sukhdev Singh v. Bhagatram
(1975) 1 SCC 421 · Supreme Court of India
Statutory corporations may be ‘State’ and bound by Part III.
Unit V · Administrative Law
Public corporations and liability
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 12 | Instrumentalities as State |
| Constitution of India | 298 | Executive power to carry on trade |
Landmark cases
Ajay Hasia v. Khalid Mujib
(1981) 1 SCC 722 · Supreme Court of India
The instrumentality test for Article 12 was elaborated.