Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973) – Basic Structure Doctrine Explained
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) – Basic Structure Doctrine Explained Introduction: The Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) case is one of the most significant judgments in Indian Constitutional Law. This landmark verdict by the Supreme Court introduced the Basic Structure Doctrine , which ensures that Parliament cannot amend the Constitution in a way that destroys its fundamental framework. This blog post explains the case’s facts, issues, judgment, significance, and also provides recommended books for law students preparing for competitive exams like CUET PG LLM, Judiciary, UPSC Law Optional , and more. Facts of the Case Kesavananda Bharati, head of a Hindu religious institution (Maṭha) in Kerala, challenged the Kerala Land Reforms Act , which imposed restrictions on property ownership by religious institutions. He argued that the Act violated his fundamental rights, especially: Article 25 – Freedom of religion. Article...