Multiple choice

The concept of the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution originated from the

  1. Golaknath case

  2. Keshvananda Bharti case

  3. Minnerva Mills case

  4. Shah Bano case
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court recognized ‘basic structure’ concept for the first time in the historic Kesavananda Bharati[6] case in 1973. Ever since the Supreme Court has been the interpreter of the Constitution and the arbiter of all amendments made by parliament. In this case validity of the 25th Amendment Act was challenged along with the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-ninth Amendments.

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