Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Read the passage and answer the question:

This was also the period when the government and the ruling party had many differences with the judiciary. Three constitutional issues had emerged- can the Parliament abridge Fundamental Rights? The Supreme Court said it cannot. Secondly, can the Parliament curtail the right to property by making an amendment? Again, the Court said that Parliament cannot amend the Constitution in such a manner that rights are curtailed. Thirdly, the Parliament amended the Constitution saying that it can abridge Fundamental Rights for giving effect to Directive Principles. But the Supreme Court rejected this provision also. This led to a crisis as far as the relations between the government and the judiciary were concerned.This crisis culminated in the famous Kesavananda Bharati Case. In this case, the Court gave a decision that there are some basic features of the Constitution and the Parliament cannot amend these features. Two developments further added to the tension between the judiciary and the executive.

Which of the following High Court declared the election of Indira Gandhi to the Lok Sabha as invalid in 1975?

Options:

Haryana

Lucknow

Rajasthan

Allahabad

Correct Answer:

Allahabad

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - Allahabad

On 12 June 1975, Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha of the Allahabad High court passed a judgment declaring Indira Gandhi’s election to the Lok Sabha invalid.