alleryWhat was the bench split in Kesavananda Bharati on the basic structure ruling?
A9 to 4
B8 to 5
C7 to 6
D5 to 4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 7 to 6
A narrow 7 to 6 majority held Parliament could not alter the basic structure of the Constitution.
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