The "basic structure" doctrine was propounded by the Supreme Court in

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The "basic structure" doctrine was propounded by the Supreme Court in

  1. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)
  2. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
  3. Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)
  4. Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980)
Answer and solution

Correct answer: B) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)

A 13-judge bench held that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure.

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