Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

In which of the following cases the Supreme Court devised the innovative doctrine of Basic structure of the constitution?

Options:

Golak Nath Case vs. State of Punjab

Sajjan Singh Vs State of Rajasthan

Keshvanand Bharati Vs State of Kerela

Minerva Mills Ltd. Vs Union of India

Correct Answer:

Keshvanand Bharati Vs State of Kerela

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Keshvanand Bharati Vs State of Kerela

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.