The concept of the 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution was introduced in which Supreme Court case?
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A.
A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
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B.
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
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C.
Golaknath v. State of Punjab
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D.
Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
Correct Answer:
B. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Explanation:
The "Basic Structure" doctrine was established by the Supreme Court of India in the landmark case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973). This historic 7:6 majority decision ruled that while Parliament has broad powers to amend the Constitution under Article 368, it cannot alter, damage, or destroy its essential features or "basic structure," such as democracy, secularism, and the rule of law. This judgment overruled the earlier Golaknath case (1967) and remains the legal foundation for judicial review of constitutional amendments in India.
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