2016 · Q67
The basic structure doctrine with regard to the Constitution of India relates to
- 1the power of judicial review
- 2the judgment in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
- 3the constraints on Article 368 of the Constitution of India
- 4the judgment in Golaknath case (1967)
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2, 3 and 4
- C1 and 2 only
- D1 and 4
Explanation
The basic structure doctrine was propounded in the Kesavananda Bharati judgment of 1973 (2), constrains Parliament's amending power under Article 368 (3), and includes the power of judicial review among the Constitution's basic features (1). The Golaknath case (1967) preceded the doctrine and took a different position (that Parliament could not amend fundamental rights at all), so it is not part of the doctrine. Hence 1, 2 and 3.