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Indian Polity UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India have been declared by the Supreme court as the 'Inviolable basic structure' of the Constitution? Select the correct answer for the code given below:

1. Article 32
2. Article 226
3. Article 227
4. Article 245

Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 1, 2 and 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2 and 3”.
The Supreme Court of India has declared Article 32, Article 226, and Article 227 as part of the inviolable basic structure of the Constitution.

1) Article 32 guarantees the right to constitutional remedies, including the right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

2) Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for other purposes.

3) Article 227 empowers High Courts to supervise the subordinate courts.

These articles are considered essential for upholding the democratic fabric of the nation and cannot be altered or amended.

Article 245 deals with the extent of laws made by Parliament and State Legislatures, and it is not part of the basic structure.

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