Multiple choice

Which of the judgements of the Supreme Court described the basic structure of the Constitution of India for the first time?

  1. Kesavananda vs. State of Kerala

  2. Indira Gandhi vs. Union of India

  3. Golak Nath vs. State of Punjab

  4. Sankari Prasad vs. Union of India

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Explanation

The basic structure doctrine was first articulated by Chief Justice Sarv Mittra Sikri in the landmark decision of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala .Previously, the Supreme Court had held that the power of parliament to amend the constitution was unfettered.