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    In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that Constitutional - Amendments were also laws under Article 13 of the Constitution of India, which could be declared void for being inconsistent with Fundamental Rights?

    A) Keshavanand Bharati Case

    B) Golaknath Case

    C) Minerva Mills Case

    D) Maneka Gandhi Case

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Kesavananda Bharati. vs State of Kerala  is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India that outlined the Basic Structure doctrine of the Constitution Upholding the validity of clause (4) of article 13 and a corresponding provision in article 368(3) inserted by the 24th Amendment. The Court settled in favour of the view that Parliament has the power to amend the Fundamental Rights also.


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