L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India
(1997) 3 SCC 261 · Supreme Court of India
The power of judicial review of the High Courts under Articles 226 and 227 is part of the basic structure and cannot be ousted in favour of tribunals alone.
Unit II · Constitutional Law – II
High Courts and subordinate courts
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 | 214–217 | High Courts and appointment of Judges |
| Constitution of India | 226 | Power of High Courts to issue certain writs |
| Constitution of India | 227 | Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court |
Landmark cases
S.P. Gupta v. Union of India
AIR 1982 SC 149 · Supreme Court of India
Independence of the judiciary is a basic feature; correspondence relating to judicial appointments is not immune from disclosure where public interest so requires.