General Studies MCQs

Question

Which Supreme Court ruling established that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights in a way that affects the "basic structure" of the Constitution?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)”.
The landmark Supreme Court ruling establishing that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights in a way that affects the "basic structure" of the Constitution is the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).

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