Multiple Choice Questions

Consider the following statements The Constitution of India defines its lsquo basic structure rsquo ...........

Indian Political System(RAS) Evolution and Features of Constitution

Consider the following statements

The Constitution of India defines its ‘basic structure’ in terms of democracy, fundamental rights, federalism and secularism.
The Constitution of India provides for ‘judicial review’ to safeguard the citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.

Select the correct statement.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

Only statement 2nd is correct.

The Doctrine of Basic Structure is a form of judicial review that is used to test the legality of any legislation by the courts. The Constitution of India does not define the basic structure, it is a judicial innovation.
The doctrine was evolved by the Supreme Court in the 1973 landmark ruling in Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala. In a 7-6 verdict, a 13-judge Constitution Bench ruled that the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution is inviolable, and could not be amended by Parliament.
In the Kesavananda ruling, the Supreme Court cited several aspects of the Constitution that could be identified as “basic features” of the document but added that it was not an exhaustive list.
For example, judicial review, rule of law, federalism, and democratic republic structure are identified as basic features.

Hence option 2nd is correct.

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