Property Rights Amendment — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Golak Nath v. State of Punjab

1967

This case marked a significant turning point in the constitutional history of property rights. The Supreme Court, by a narrow 6:5 majority, held that Fundamental Rights are…

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

1973

This monumental judgment partially overturned Golak Nath, affirming Parliament's power to amend any part of the Constitution, including Fundamental Rights. However, it…

Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India

1980

This case further solidified the Basic Structure Doctrine, particularly in the context of the 42nd Amendment's attempts to assert parliamentary supremacy. The Supreme Court struck…