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S.P. Sampath Kumar Etc vs Union Of India & Ors on 9 December, 1986

100. In the race of becoming the Vice-Chairman there would be erosion of independence of judiciary. As aptly observed in Sampath Kumar's case (supra) that a judicial member who is 110 looking forward to promotion to the post of Vice-Chairman would have to depend on the goodwill and favourable instance of the executive and that would directly affect independence and impartiality of the members of the Tribunal impinging upon the independence of judiciary.
Supreme Court of India Cites 29 - Cited by 238 - M Rangnath - Full Document

Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru ... vs State Of Kerala And Anr on 24 April, 1973

61. Sikri, C.J. in Kesavananda Bharati's case (supra) stated that separation of powers between the legislature, executive and the judiciary is basic structure of the constitution. The learned judge further observed that, "The above structure is built on the basic foundation i.e. the dignity and freedom of the individual. This is of supreme importance. This cannot by any form of amendment be destroyed." (Para 293) "The above foundation and the above basic features are easily discernible not only from the preamble but the whole scheme of the Constitution, which I have already discussed." [Para 294]
Supreme Court of India Cites 573 - Cited by 999 - Full Document

M.L. Sachdev vs Union Of India And Anr on 5 November, 1990

50. The Courts constitute an inbuilt mechanism within the framework of the Constitution for purposes of social audit and to ensure compliance of the Rule of Law. This Court seeks only to ensure that the majesty of this great institution may 83 not be lowered and the functional utility of the constitutional edifice may not be rendered ineffective. This principle was articulated by this Court in the case of M.L. Sachdev v. Union of India & Another (1991) 1 SCC 605.
Supreme Court of India Cites 5 - Cited by 12 - R B Misra - Full Document

Ashoka Kumar Thakur vs Union Of India & Ors on 10 April, 2008

In Ashoka Kumar Thakur & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. (2008) 6 SCC 1, Balakrishnan, CJ. observed that, "118. Equality is a multicolored concept incapable of a single definition as is also the fundamental right under Article 19(1)(g). The principle of equality is a delicate, vulnerable and supremely precious concept for our society. It is true that it has embraced a critical and essential component of constitutional identity. The larger principles of equality as stated in Articles 14, 15 and 16 may be understood as an element of the "basic structure"
Supreme Court of India Cites 205 - Cited by 929 - K G Balakrishnan - Full Document
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