The Supreme Court ruled in the Kesavananda Bharati case of _________ that the Preamble is a constituent of the Constitution.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1973
- In the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the Preamble is indeed a constituent of the Constitution.
- This decision was a significant constitutional interpretation that had far-reaching implications.
- The case revolved around the question of whether the Parliament had the power to amend any part of the Constitution, including the Preamble, without any limitations. The Supreme Court's verdict, by a narrow majority of 7-6, established the "Basic Structure Doctrine," asserting that while the Parliament had the authority to amend the Constitution, it couldn't alter its "basic structure," which included elements like the Preamble, fundamental rights, and the federal structure.