Multiple choice

The doctrine of prospective overruling established in the case of I.C. Golaknath Vs. State of Punjab 1967 can be applied

  1. by any Court of the Country

  2. by any Administrative Tribunal of the Country

  3. only by the highest Court of the Country

  4. only by the revenue authorities under the Land Ceiling Acts
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The doctrine of prospective overruling, first articulated in I.C. Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967), is a judicial innovation that allows the Supreme Court to limit the prospective effect of its constitutional decisions. Only the highest court (Supreme Court) can apply this doctrine as it involves overruling previous constitutional interpretations while mitigating disruption. Lower courts and tribunals must follow Supreme Court precedents.

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