S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
(1994) 3 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Federalism is a basic feature; Article 356 is subject to judicial review and cannot be used to dismiss a State government on the mere ipse dixit of the Union.
Unit III · Constitutional Law – II
Administrative relations, inter-State cooperation and the 73rd/74th Amendments
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 | 256–263 | Obligation of States, control of the Union, inter-State Council |
| Constitution of India | 243–243O | Panchayats: 73rd Amendment |
| Constitution of India | 243P–243ZG | Municipalities: 74th Amendment |
Landmark cases
K.C.G. Narayan Deo v. State of Orissa
AIR 1953 SC 375 · Supreme Court of India
Distribution of legislative power is a matter of constitutional interpretation; colourable legislation is struck down when the substance of the law invades a forbidden field.