The doctrine of eclipse

The word “void” used in clause (1) of Article 13 (about the law existing at the time of constitution) is generally taken to mean....tab on learn more for full article

Origin of eclipse doctrine

The Eclipse Doctrine was reviewed by the Supreme Court in Bhikhaji Narain v. M.P.A.I State. R. 1955 S.C. 78,....tab on learn more for full article

Doctrine of Severability

If a law, whether it is a law that came into force from the moment the Constitution came into force or a law....tab on learn more for full article

Important case laws of this Doctrine

There are many important cases that have discussed the doctrine of severability and eclipse. Some of them are:-....tab on learn more to see

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1. kihoto hollohan vs zachillhu and others (AIR-1992)

2. D.S Nakara & others vs U.O.I(Union of India), (AIR -1983)

3. A.K.Gopalan vs State of Madras,(AIR-1950)

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