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State of Karnataka v Union of India

AIR 1977 SC 1361

AIR 1977 SC 1361 · Supreme Court of India

administrative-lawcommissions-of-inquiryfederalismsem-3
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1977
Subjects
Administrative Law
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

The Commissions of Inquiry Act is constitutionally valid; a Commission appointed by the Union may inquire into state government conduct where the subject relates to a Union legislative entry; natural justice must be followed.

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