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    For which one of the following Judgements of the Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharati vs State of India case is considered a landmark?

    A) The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends

    B) Abolishing untouchability from the country

    C) The basic structures of the Constitution, as defined in the preamble, cannot be changed

    D) Right to life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala(1973)is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India that outlined the Basic Structure doctrine of the Constitution. In the case, the Supreme Court ruled that all provisions of the constitution, including Fundamental Rights can be amended. However, the Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the constitution like secularism, democracy, federalism, separation of powers.


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