Question

Originally Preamble was not considered as a part of constitution. But the Supreme Court held that it was a part of Constitution. The Supreme Court gave this verdict in which of the following case ?

• A. Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
• B. Golak NAth vs State of Punjab
• C. Minerva Mills vs Union of India
• D. A.K. Gopalan vs State of Madras

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala

• The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution. The Court said the Preamble can be used to interpret ambiguous provisions and reflects the basic features and objectives of the Constitution.

• This case is also famous for establishing the "basic structure" doctrine, limiting Parliament's power to amend the Constitution so as not to destroy its basic structure.