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Consider the following statements about the Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973):1. It introduced the concept of the Basic Structure Doctrine. 2. It upheld Parliament's unlimited power to amend the Constitution. 3. It overruled the Golaknath judgement.

TopicLandmark Judgements by the Supreme Court of India
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Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) upheld Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution but limited it by introducing the Basic Structure Doctrine. It did not overrule Golaknath completely; it partly modified its effect.

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