The Supreme Court’s doctrine of ‘Basic Structure’ (the Parliament CANNOT alter the basic features of the Constitution) was first established in which landmark case?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala (1973)
Explanation: • The Supreme Court defined the Basic Structure Doctrine in this 1973 judgment. • It ruled that Parliament can amend the Constitution but not destroy its basic features. • It protected democracy, judicial review, and fundamental rights. • This judgment involved the largest Constitutional Bench (13 judges). • It remains the cornerstone of Constitutional interpretation in India.
Information Booster: • Key basic structure elements: supremacy of Constitution, secularism, rule of law, judicial review, federalism.
Additional Knowledge: (a) Shankari Prasad → Upheld unlimited amendment power. (c) Golaknath → Denied Parliament power to amend Fundamental Rights. (d) Minerva Mills → Strengthened the Basic Structure Doctrine.