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. |
Shah Bano Case Golaknath Case Kesavananda Bharati Case Raj Narain Case |
Kesavananda Bharati Case |
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. |