Current Affairs Question

Q. Consider the following statements about Doctrine of Basic Structure:

  1. The phrase ‘Basic Structure’ finds no mention anywhere in the Constitution.
  2. Judicial Review and Federal Character of the Constitution falls under the ambit of Basic Structure.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: (c)

Explanation

  • Doctrine of Basic Structure is the outcome of Judicial Activism in the famous ‘Keshvananda Bharati Case’. It finds no mention anywhere in the Constitution. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • From the various judgments of the apex court it has been deduced that Supremacy ....
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