Political Science · Indian Polity
Which of the following cases is/are related to the idea of the Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution?
- 1. Minerva Mills case, 1980
- 2. Kesavananda Bharati case, 1973
- 3. S.R. Bommai case, 1994
- 4. Sajjan Singh case, 1964
AOnly 1
B1 and 2
C1, 2 and 3
D1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four cases are connected with the basic structure idea, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four cases are connected with the basic structure idea, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★In Sajjan Singh's case of 1964 the idea of a basic structure was first hinted at in dissent.
★In the Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973 the Supreme Court formally gave the basic structure doctrine.
★In the Minerva Mills case of 1980 the Court explained and strengthened the doctrine.
★In the S.R. Bommai case of 1994 the Court declared federalism a part of the basic structure.
★Together these cases trace the rise and growth of the doctrine.
★So all four belong to the story of the basic structure of the Constitution.
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