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Supreme Court · ConstitutionalLANDMARK
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala & Anr.
13-judge bench established the Basic Structure Doctrine — Parliament cannot amend the Constitution so as to destroy its essential identity.
Constitution of India – Articles 368, 13 Basic Structure
24 Apr 1973 · (1973) 4 SCC 225
Supreme Court · Criminal AppealALLOWED
B.N. John v. State of U.P. & Anr
Supreme Court quashed proceedings as cognizance was illegal due to absence of required complaint under Section 195(1) CrPC for Section 186 IPC.
IPC – Sections 353, 186, 350, 351  ·  CrPC – Sections 155, 195, 161, 482
02 Jan 2025 · [2025] 1 S.C.R. 12
Supreme Court · Civil AppealALLOWED
M/s Mangalam Publications, Kottayam v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Kottayam
Supreme Court allowed the appeals, holding reassessment was based on mere change of opinion and not on fresh tangible material, thus unsustainable.
Income Tax Act – Sections 147, 148, 139, 143, 149, 151, 260A
[2024] 1 S.C.R. 642
Supreme Court · Civil AppealDISMISSED
AJAY DABRA v. PYARE RAM & ORS.
Supreme Court dismissed appeals, upholding High Court's refusal to condone delay as insufficient funds for court fee was not a valid reason.
Limitation Act 1963 – Section 5  ·  Court Fees Act – Section 4  ·  CPC – Section 149
HP Tenancy Act – Section 118
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Supreme Court of India · 13-Judge Constitution Bench

His Holiness Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru v. State of Kerala

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This case involves a constitutional challenge to the validity of the 24th, 25th, and 29th Amendments, which sought to expand Parliament's power to amend the Constitution and protect specific land reform laws.

The Court upheld the amendments but ruled that the power to amend under Article 368 does not include the authority to alter or destroy the basic structure or framework of the Constitution.

The landmark key point of this case is the establishment of the "Basic Structure" doctrine, which serves as a judicial check preventing Parliament from abrogating the Constitution's essential features.

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