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Question

The ‘basic structure doctrine’ was propounded by which Supreme Court judgment?

  1. Golaknath Case (1967)
  2. Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
  3. Minerva Mills Case (1980)
  4. Maneka Gandhi Case (1978)

Answer:

Option B: Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)”.

The Kesavananda Bharati case established the doctrine that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.