Multiple choice general knowledge

How many judges sat on the bench to hear the landmark case of Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala in 1973?

  1. 7

  2. 9

  3. 13

  4. 11
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Keshavananda Bharati case (1973) was heard by the largest-ever bench of 13 judges, who delivered a historic 7-6 majority verdict establishing the 'basic structure' doctrine. This landmark judgment limited Parliament's power to amend the Constitution's basic features. The options 7, 9, and 11 do not match this unprecedented bench size.

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