Question

In which of the following landmark judgements, the Supreme Court held that the Parliament could not amend the Fundamental Rights?

• A. Golaknath and others Vs. State of Punjab - 1967
• B. Maneka Gandhi Vs. State of India-1978
• C. Shankari Prasad Vs. Union of India -1951
• D. Kesavananda Bharathi Vs. State of Kerala - 1973

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Golaknath and others Vs. State of Punjab - 1967

• In the Golaknath case, the Supreme Court ruled that Parliament did not have the power to amend Fundamental Rights. This judgment was later overturned by the Kesavananda Bharati case, which introduced the "Basic Structure" doctrine.