Justice Nagarathna : Usurputation of power arises... ... Bilkis Banu Case-Supreme Court Judgement On Petitions Against Remission Of 11 Convicts-LIVE UPDATES

Justice Nagarathna : Usurputation of power arises when power vested in one authority is exercised by another. Applying the principle in this case, having regard to our answer of "appropriate power", Gujarat Govt exercising the power was an instance of usurpation of power.