Question Q3GS2GS2
With what objectives was the Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution initially introduced? Can the Supreme Court review a law that has been placed in the Ninth Schedule? Discuss with the help of case laws. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
The Ninth schedule was introduced through first Constitutional Amendment Act.
Objectives of Ninth Schedule:
1To implement land reforms.
2Equitable distribution of resources.
[Ex: Article 39(b), (c)]
3It is to protect from the Right to property violation.
4Abolition of the Zamindarie system.
Judicial review of Ninth schedule:
1The court cannot overrule the legislations placed in the Ninth schedule.
2But owing to numerous legislations in the schedule Judicial review is considered as Basic feature.
[Ex: Kesavananda Bharati case]
3Later in Minerva Mills case, it was reiterated.
4In Waman Rao case, it said retrospective application of judicial review after the Kesavananda Bharati case.
The Ninth schedule was helpful in abolition of land revenue systems. But today it's relevance is questionable.
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Conclusion
The Ninth schedule was helpful in abolition of land revenue systems. But today it's relevance is questionable.
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Topper
Gudelli Srujana
AIR 552024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Significant Provisions
Scheduled and Tribal Areas
Writing Stats
144
Total words
4
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2
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analytical
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