Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:
What is the following is NOT a part of 'Basic Structure of the Constitution' as per the Supreme Court?
Options:
secularism
judicial review
federalism
None of the above
Correct Answer:
None of the above
Explanation:
The landmark 1973 Supreme Court case of Keshavanda Bharathi v. State of Kerela discussed the question about the unlimited constitutional amendment powers of the Parliament and established the doctrine of the basic structure or feature of the constitution. This doctrine invalidates any constitutional amendments that destroys or harms a basic or essential feature of the Constitution, like secularism, democracy and federalism. Supreme Court has also held judicial review to be the basic structure or feature of the Constitution; as a result, it can nullify any constitutional amendment that abolishes or disregards judicial review in issues concerning to fundamental rights of citizens.