What, according to the Supreme Court, constituted ‘The Basic Features’ which it upheld in cases known as (i) Keshavanand Bharati v/s State of Kerala (ii) Minerva Mills Case (1980)?. (150 words)
Keshavanand Bharati v/s State of KeralaIn the judgment of this case delivered on 24-04-1973 Chief Justice Sikri, indicated that the basic structure was:-
A sovereign democratic republic form of government
Equality of status and opportunity
Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith & worship
Maintenance of the separation of powers
Maintenance of the Unity and Integrity of India
The federal character of the constitutions
The mandate to build a welfare state contained in the DPSP
The provision of social , economic and political justice
The secular character of the constitution
The Supremacy of the constitution
Minerva Mills Case (1980)
Limited Amending power of the Parliament
Harmony and balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policys.