Supreme Court of India

Zee Telefilms Ltd. v. Union of India

(2005) 4 SCC 649

Decision date
2005
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Bench
5-Judge Bench

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Case summary

BCCI is not 'State' under Article 12 as it lacks government monopoly, financial dominance, or pervasive administrative control; however, it discharges public functions amenable to Article 226 writ jurisdiction.

Principle

BCCI is not 'State' under Article 12 as it lacks government monopoly, financial dominance, or pervasive administrative control; however, it discharges public functions amenable to Article 226 writ jurisdiction.

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