In the 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case, the Supreme Court held that Parliament has the power to amend any part of the Constitution, but it cannot alter the "basic structure" or essential features of the Constitution.
In which case did The Supreme Court give the doctrine of 'Basic Structure' of the constitution ?
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Limitations on Amending Power: The 'Basic Structure Doctrine' (Genesis, evolution, and major cases like Kesavananda Bharati))
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- Given below are two statements : Statement I : ‘The doctrine of basic structure’ has been propounded by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case in 1973. Statement II : The Indian Parliament has the power to amend the whole Constitution. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Consider the following statements : 1. The basic structure doctrine is defined in the Constitution. 2. There are certain basic features of the Constitution which cannot be altered in exercise of the power to amend under Article 368. 3. The Parliament can amend all provisions of the Constitution and judicial review shall not apply to such amendments. 4. The basic features of the Constitution have been listed by the Supreme Court exhaustively in the Golak Nath case law. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true in the context of the Basic Structure Doctrine ?
- The 'basic structure' theory of the Constitution of India is implied from
- Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India ?
- Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Basic Structure of Indian Constitution? (1) It is a form of Judicial Review (2) It is used to test the legality of any legislation by the Courts (3) The Doctrine of Basic Structure of Constitution gave free hand to Parliament to amend any part of Constitution (4) The Constitution of India define 'basic structure' in terms of Federalism, Secularism Fundamental Rights and Socialism
- The principle that the Constitution of India has a 'basic structure' or 'features' which could not be amended was laid down in which one of the following judgements ?
- The importance of Kesavanand Bharti Case lies in the fact that
- The power of Parliament to amend the Constitution is limited by the