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What was the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the term “law” in Article 13 in the Golak Nath verdict?

  1. It includes constitutional amendment acts
  2. It includes only executive orders
  3. It includes parliamentary resolutions
  4. It excludes constitutional amendments

Answer:

Option A: It includes constitutional amendment acts

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “It includes constitutional amendment acts”.

The Court reversed the Shankari Prasad verdict, ruling that constitutional amendments are “law” within the meaning of Article 13 and thus cannot violate Fundamental Rights.