Indian jurisprudent K.K. MATHEW J. (in the Supreme Court of India) is known for his contribution to:
Aonly criminal law (cf. Justice K.K. Mathew (1911-1992); Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461) (cf. Justice K.K. Mathew (1911-1992); Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461)
BINDIAN CONSTITUTIONAL JURISPRUDENCE — particularly the doctrines of judicial review, basic structure (concurring opinion in Kesavananda Bharati, 1973), and the meaning of 'equality' in the Indian context
Conly commercial law (cf. Justice K.K. Mathew (1911-1992); Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461) (cf. Justice K.K. Mathew (1911-1992); Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461)
Donly family law (cf. Justice K.K. Mathew (1911-1992); Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461) (cf. Justice K.K. Mathew (1911-1992); Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. INDIAN CONSTITUTIONAL JURISPRUDENCE — particularly the doctrines of judicial review, basic structure (concurring opinion in Kesavananda Bharati, 1973), and the meaning of 'equality' in the Indian context
1. JUSTICE K.K. MATHEW (1911-1992) was a Judge of the Supreme Court of India (1971-76) and a leading Indian constitutional jurisprudent.
2. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
3. (i) KESAVANANDA BHARATI (1973) — concurring opinion (basic structure doctrine);
4. (ii) Indira Nehru Gandhi v Raj Narain (1975) — election petition jurisprudence;
5. (iii) Articulated the 'INDIAN' approach to equality — emphasising substantive equality over formal equality.
6. (iv) Writings: 'Three Lectures on Democracy, Equality and Freedom' (1978).
7. Mathew was known for his philosophical depth, drawing on Continental jurisprudence.
8. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: Legal Research Methodology + Jurisprudence — Justice K.K. Mathew (1911-1992); Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461_
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