Basic Structure of the Constitution

  • In September 2020, Kesavananda Bharati of landmark Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru and Others v/s State of Kerala (1973) case passed away.
  • The case dealt with a petition against the Kerala Government challenging the compulsory acquisition of his land by the Government under the Kerala Land Reforms Act 1963, as a violation of Fundamental Rights (FRs), as enshrined in - Articles 25, 26 and 31 of the Constitution of India. The Case was heard by 13 Judges constitutional bench.

Precursors to Keshavananda Bharati Case

  • Shankari Prasad Case (1951) and Sajjan Singh Case (1963)
    • The fundamental rights amending power of the parliament was questioned.
    • In both ....
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