Indian jurisprudent K.K. MATHEW J. (in the Supreme Court of India) is known for his contribution to:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B.
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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