Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

The Supreme Court of India in a famous judgement ruled that there are some basic features of the Constitution and the Parliament cannot amend these features. Identify the case.

Options:

Shah Bano Case

Golaknath Case

Kesavananda Bharati Case

Raj Narain Case

Correct Answer:

Kesavananda Bharati Case

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Kesavananda Bharati Case

This landmark case, formally known as Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Anr., was decided in 1973. In this judgment, the Supreme Court introduced the "Basic Structure Doctrine", which holds that while the Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot alter its fundamental or "basic" features, such as democracy, secularism, federalism, and judicial review. This ruling effectively put a check on the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution.