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The 'basic structure' identified in Indira Nehru Gandhi v Raj Narain (1975) prominently included
AFederalism only
BFree and fair elections as a basic feature
CThe right to property under Article 31
DThe Ninth Schedule
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Free and fair elections as a basic feature
In striking down Clause (4) of the 39th Amendment, the Court read FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS into the basic structure. Federalism and judicial review were similarly identified in later cases (S R Bommai 1994, L Chandra Kumar 1997).
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