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Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973): A Landmark Constitutional Jurisprudence

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Published on 17th July 2025 Authored By: Anura Lepcha University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata Introduction The case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala is a constitutional landmark that established the Basic Structure Doctrine, fundamentally redefining the limits of Parliament’s amending powers under Article 368 of the Indian Constitution. Decided by a historic 13 […]

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Golaknath vs The State of Punjab (1967)

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Published on 1st May 2025 Authored By: Shriya Rajput Amity university, Lucknow The Case in Brief The case of Golaknath vs. The State of Punjab (1967) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court that examined the scope and limits of the fundamental right to freedom of religion under Article 25 of the Indian Constitution.

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Case Summary of Keshavananda Bharati versus the State of Kerala

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Published on 11th April 2025 Authored By: Suneho Dutta Department of Law, University of Calcutta Introduction The landmark case of Keshavananda Bharati versus the State of Kerala stands as a pivotal moment in Indian constitutional law, addressing the essential principles of constitutional supremacy and the fundamental rights of citizens. Originating in the early 1970s, this

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Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Shri Raj Narain & Anr 1975 SC 2299

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Published on 11th April 2025 Authored By: Aseem Srivastava United University Facts of the Case In 1971, India had its 5th Lok Sabha General choices wherein former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi secured 352 out of 518 seats which brought Palm for her and her Party Congress. But before she could enjoy her achievement, a

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CASE SUMMARY OF KESAVANANDA BHARATI And ORS V. STATE OF KERALA , 1973

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Published on 10th April 2025 Authored By: Isha Dhir RIMT University INTRODUCTION The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) addressed the stability between person rights and Parliament’s constitutional modification powers, originating from land reform laws in Kerala affecting non secular institutions just like the Edneer Mutt. Kesavananda Bharati challenged those amendments, arguing they violated his rights. The

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