Kesavananda Bharati

Kesavananda Bharati

politician India

Kesavananda Bharati is best known for his pivotal role in the landmark Supreme Court case Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), which established the basic structure doctrine of the Indian Constitution. This doctrine asserts that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed by amendments, thus safeguarding the core principles of democracy, rule of law, and the separation of powers. His case has had a profound impact on the interpretation and preservation of constitutional law in India.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
940,698
Power
1,977$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 1,380,004,385 940,698 $2,900,000 1,977$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 940,698 $2,900,000 1,977$
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Recent Mentions

India India: CJI Gavai referred to the Kesavananda Bharati judgment of 1973 that propounded the basic structure doctrine. 6

The Times of India: Collegium system reforms can't be at cost of judicial independence: CJI | India News