Chhattisgarh Pre Exam 2014

In which of the following case Supreme Court has ruled by majority that Parliament can not amend Fundamental rights exercising its power under Article, 368.

Verified Answer
A. Shaskari Prasad v. Union of India
B. Sajjan Singh Case
C. Golak Nath v. Punjab
D. Kesavanda case

Explanation:

In the case of Golak Nath v. State of Punjab (1967), the Supreme Court, by a majority decision, ruled that Parliament could not amend Fundamental Rights. This position was later overturned in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), which introduced the 'Basic Structure Doctrine'.