Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru Vs State of Kerala (1973)
Landmark case establishing Parliament cannot amend the Constitution’s basic structure, safeguarding democracy, fundamental rights, and core principles.
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Landmark case establishing Parliament cannot amend the Constitution’s basic structure, safeguarding democracy, fundamental rights, and core principles.
Landmark ruling defining Governor-ministers-judiciary powers; upheld that Governor must act on ministerial advice, reinforcing responsible government.
SC upheld continuous service in seniority, struck down retrospective quotas, and affirmed Article 309 rule-making must ensure equality and fairness.
SC held only duly nominated candidates can challenge a presidential election; nomination rules are valid, and petition dismissed for lack of standing.
SC ruled that public meetings on streets are protected under Articles 19(1)(a) & 19(1)(b), limiting state power to impose arbitrary restrictions.