In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of
Fundamental Rights?
In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of
Fundamental Rights?
Answer:
(a)
Core Books/NCERT
The first amenment of 1951 inserted the ninth schedule to protect laws from judicial review. It also allowed government more powers against freedom of speech, right to property, power to nationalize an industry etc.. so Answer could be A. However, some experts opine that 42nd amendment also give powers to Parliament to impose more restrictions on fundamental rights. but when comparing both 1st and 42nd amendments all provisions, 1st amendment more appropriate.