Correct option is A
The correct answer is: (a) McCulloch v. Maryland
Detailed Explanation
In the landmark United States Supreme Court judgment McCulloch v. Maryland (17 U.S. 316, 1819), Chief Justice John Marshall made this famous observation while interpreting the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8) of the U.S. Constitution:
"We must never forget that it is a constitution we are expounding... intended to endure for ages to come, and consequently, to be adapted to the various crises of human affairs."
Legal Context & Significance
- Purposive & Organic Interpretation: Chief Justice Marshall laid down the foundation of the "Living Constitution" doctrine, establishing that a constitution outlines broad governance principles rather than rigid rules, enabling it to adapt to evolving socio-economic conditions.
- Indian Constitutional Law Relevance: The Supreme Court of India has cited this famous dictum in landmark decisions-including Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) and Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017)-to justify the dynamic and organic interpretation of Fundamental Rights.
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