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Sovereign Powers

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

Sovereign powers, of a Government include all the powers necessary to accomplish its legitimate ends and purposes. Such powers must exist in all practical Governments. (Words and Phrases, Permanent Edition, Volume 39A) See also Agricultural Produce Market Committee v. Ashok Harikuni, (2000) 8 SCC 61.

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