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Indian Polity UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following Fundamental Right was amended as result of the decision of the Supreme Court of India in "State of Madras Vs. Champakam Dorairajan" case?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Right against discrimination

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Right against discrimination”.

The State of Madras vs. Champakam Dorairajan case dealt with a government order that reserved educational seats based on caste. This was challenged as a violation of the right against discrimination (Article 15 of the Indian Constitution).

The Supreme Court upheld the challenge, leading to the first amendment of the Constitution to accommodate reservations for backward classes without violating the fundamental right against discrimination.

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