The doctrine of 'basic structure' emerged in the case of

The doctrine of 'basic structure' emerged in the case of Correct Answer Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala

The correct answer is Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala.

  • The doctrine of 'basic structure' emerged in the case of Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala.
    • This landmark decision of the Supreme court of India was in 1973.
    • It made preamble as a part of the Indian constitution.
    • The case was heard by the constitution bench of 13 Judges. 
    • The court concluded that the basic structure of the constitution can not be altered or destroyed by any of the constitutional amendments acts passed by the legislation.
    • "The Kesavananda Bharati Case: The untold story of a struggle for supremacy by Supreme Court and Parliament" is a book related to this case authored by T R Andhyarujina.
  • Golaknath vs State of Punjab was a case in 1967.
    • As a result of this case, the Supreme court ruled that Parliament can not pass any amendment which takes away the fundamental rights in the constitution.
  • A. K. Gopalan vs The State Of Madras was a case against the preventive detention act,1950.
    • It was the first major Article 21 case in India.
  • S. R Bommai vs Union of India case was in 1994.
    • This case was related to the provisions of Article 356 of the constitution of India.

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