I.C. Golak Nath & Ors vs State of Punjab & Anrs (1967)
Landmark 1967 ruling holding Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights under Article 368; upheld past laws but limited future curtailment of rights.
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Landmark 1967 ruling holding Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights under Article 368; upheld past laws but limited future curtailment of rights.
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