Rustom Cavasjee Cooper v. Union of India

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What is Rustom Cavasjee Cooper v. Union of India authority for?

The power to legislate for the acquisition of property can only be exercised under Entry 42 of List III of the Constitution, not as an incidental power under other legislative heads.

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Rustom Cavasjee Cooper v. Union of India · acquisition of property · legislative power · Entry 42 List III · constitutional law

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