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Guardians of Democracy: Supreme Court’s Tamil Nadu Verdict and the Reaffirmation of Federalism

Syllabus: GS – 2– India and the type of federalism , Centre – State relations Focus : The Supreme Court’s April 8, 2024 judgment in the Tamil Nadu Governor case is a defining moment for Indian federalism. It reaffirms the constitutional principle that neither elected nor unelected individuals can obstruct the functioning of a democratically …