Planning in India — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

1973

This 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

1980

This judgment further clarified the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, holding that the Constitution is founded on the bedrock of the balance…