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In which landmark case did the Supreme Court hold that 'judicial review' is part of the basic structure of the Constitution and cannot be abrogated even by constitutional amendment?
- Golaknath case (1967)
- Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
- Minerva Mills case (1980)
- Waman Rao case (1981)
Answer: Minerva Mills case (1980)
Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India (1980): SC struck down parts of 42nd Amendment that sought to exclude judicial review of constitutional amendments. Held: judicial review is part of basic structure; Parliament cannot destroy it. Reinforced Kesavananda Bharati (1973) doctrine: amending power is limited, not absolute.