Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET 2023 Political Science
Identify the correct chronological sequence of the following cases. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Keshvanand Bharti vs State of Kerala case
- 2. Minerva Mills Ltd. and others Vs. Union of India case
- 3. Golaknath and others Vs State of Punjab case
- 4. Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India case
A3, 2, 1, 4
B3, 1, 4, 2 ✓ Correct
C1, 2, 3, 4
D2, 3, 4, 1
Correct answer: (B) 3, 1, 4, 2 — The correct chronological order is Golaknath, Kesavananda Bharati, Maneka Gandhi and Minerva Mills.
Explanation
★The correct chronological order is Golaknath, Kesavananda Bharati, Maneka Gandhi and Minerva Mills.
★Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967) held that Parliament cannot amend the fundamental rights.
★Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) introduced the basic structure doctrine, allowing amendment but not destruction of the basic structure.
★Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) expanded Article 21, requiring any procedure to be just, fair and reasonable.
★Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980) reinforced the basic structure doctrine and the balance between fundamental rights and directive principles.
★Together these cases trace the evolution of the limits on Parliament's amending power.
★For NET, fix the ladder 1967, 1973, 1978 and 1980 for these four landmark cases.
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