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Indian Polity UPPSC 2022 GS-I
Question

The concept of "Basic Structure of the Constitution" was propounded by the Supreme Court in the case of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Keshvanand Bharti vs State of Kerala – 1973

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Keshvanand Bharti vs State of Kerala – 1973”.
The concept of 'Basic Structure of the Constitution' was propounded by the Supreme Court in the case of - Keshvanand Bharti vs State of Kerala – 1973.  

This landmark case established the principle that while Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot alter its fundamental features or 'basic structure'.

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Code :
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