S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
(1994) 3 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Federalism and secularism are basic features; Article 356 is judicially reviewable.
Unit II · Constitutional Law – I
Nature of the Constitution, Union and citizenship
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 | 1–4 | Union and its territory |
| Constitution of India | 5–11 | Citizenship |
Landmark cases
State of W.B. v. Union of India
AIR 1963 SC 1241 · Supreme Court of India
The Indian Union is not a loose compact of independent States.