Supreme Court of India

Kalpana Mehta and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

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Bench for himself and A. M. Khanwilkar JJ.
Decided 9 May 2018

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In view of the above foregoing discussion, we are of the view that on the strength of Article 122, it cannot be contended that Parliamentary Standing 115 Committee Reports can neither be admitted in evidence in Court nor the said reports can be utilised for any purpose.

Judgment, page 314

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I N X S. No. Heading Page No. . Introduction 3 . The factual background 4 .1 The Reference 6 . Contentions of the petitioners 8 . Contentions of the respondents 12 . Supremacy of the Constitution 14 . Constitutional limitations upon the legislature 17 Digitally signed by DEEPAK GUGLANI Date: 2018.05.09 13:32:34 IST Reason: Signature Not Verified 2 . Doctrine of separation of powers 21 . Power of judicial review 28 I.…

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