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Planning in India — Key Judgments
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Key Judgments
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
1973This landmark judgment established the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' of the Indian Constitution, asserting that while Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot…
Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India
1980This judgment further clarified the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, holding that the Constitution is founded on the bedrock of the balance…