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Kesavanandabharaticaseppt 160429060439
Kesavanandabharaticaseppt 160429060439
BHARATI CASE
(AIR 1973 SC 1461)
Landmark judgement (precedent)
13 judges bench
Dictatorship v. Democracy.
Restriction placed on power to amend, otherwise absolute
power would lead to dictatorship. Essential to uphold
democratic values. Nothing can take away the power of
judicial review by courts.
Parliament taking advantage of 9th schedule. Placing all
laws that violate the basic structure doctrine.