How has the Keshavanand ruling contributed to the evolution of the constitution?
Political ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 31 Mar 2026
Answer
In 1973, Keshavanand ruling contributed to maintain the basic structure of the
constitution:
- It limited the power of parliament that the basic structured could not be
- It allows parliament to amend any and all parts of the constitution within this limitation only.It places the judiciary as a final decision maker if any amendment violates the basic structure and its constituents.
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