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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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Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala: A Landmark Judgment

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Published on 19th February 2025 Authored By: Maryam Khalid Gillani Law College Introduction The case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) is one of the most significant decisions in India’s constitutional history. It resolved the conflict between legislative power and judicial review by introducing the Basic Structure Doctrine. This judgment established that while

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KESAVANANDA BHARATI SRIPADAGALVARU VS STATE OF KERALA(AIR 1973 SUPREME COURT 1461, 1973 4 SCC 225)

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Published on 18th February 2025 Authored By: Kashi Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai OVERVIEW OF THE CASE This case is one of the landmark Supreme Court of India that established the basic structure doctrine of the Indian Constitution. This case is also known as the Fundamental Rights case. The case came at a time when

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