Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

The Keshavandada Bharati case of 1973 dealt with the:
(1) The Basic structure of the Constitution of India
(2) The Powers of the President of India
(3) The Formation of new states of India
(4) The Reservation of seats for women in the parliament

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

1

Explanation:

Kesavananda Bharati case is also known for Basic Structure Doctrine of the Supreme Court. The Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala case, decided by the Supreme Court of India in 1973, is a landmark judgment that laid down the basic structure doctrine of the Indian Constitution. In a short summary, the case involved a challenge to the Kerala government's attempts to implement land reform laws that would affect the properties owned by the petitioner, Kesavananda Bharati, who was the head of a religious institution.