Multiple choice

Which one of the following cases is related to Fundamental Rights ?

  1. State of Bombay Vs. Balsara (1951)

  2. Sharma Vs. Krishna (1959)

  3. State of West Bengal Vs. Union of India (1963)

  4. Golaknath Vs. State of Punjab (1967)
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Explanation

The Golaknath vs State of Punjab case (1967) is a landmark judgment where the Supreme Court ruled that Fundamental Rights cannot be curtailed by Parliament. Other cases like State of West Bengal vs Union of India primarily dealt with federalism and the distribution of powers. Golaknath set the stage for the eventual 'Basic Structure' doctrine established in the Kesavananda Bharati case.

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