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Question 160 Legal Reasoning 2018 Medium MCQ +1.00 marks · -0.25 negative

Legal Principle: The doctrine of basic structure in Constitutional jurisprudence means that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be taken away through amendments by the Parliament. The power of judicial review is a part of the basic structure and it helps the constitutional Courts to determine whether an amendment is against the basic structure or not. Fact Situation: Parliament proposes an amendment to limit the power of appeal against conviction for the offence of Sedition, to be exercised only by the Supreme Court of India. Which of the following statements is the most appropriate in relation to the legal principle stated above?

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