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Question

In the Shankari Prasad case (1951), which constitutional issue was under scrutiny?

  1. Election of the President
  2. Judicial review
  3. Amendment of Fundamental Rights under Article 368
  4. Abolition of Privy Purses

Answer:

Option C: Amendment of Fundamental Rights under Article 368

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Amendment of Fundamental Rights under Article 368”.

The case questioned whether Parliament could amend Fundamental Rights using its powers under Article 368. The Supreme Court upheld that it could.