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In which landmark case did the Supreme Court hold that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Berubari Union case (1960)
  2. Golaknath case (1967)
  3. Minerva Mills case (1980)
  4. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) šŸ“š Explanation: In the historic Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the Supreme Court completely reversed its earlier stance from the Berubari Union case. The 13-judge constitutional bench ruled that the Preamble is an absolute and integral part of the Constitution and is subject to the amending power of Parliament. However, it also established that the basic structure outlined in the Preamble cannot be destroyed.