Question
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer.

The nature of the Constitution is seen as a living document.

  • True

  • False

Answer

This statement is True.

Explanation:

  1. Constitution is dynamic and is a living document.
  2. Constitution has to change according to changing conditions and Parliament has a power to make those changes.
  3. Judiciary accepted this power of Parliament to make changes in the Constitution but at some time specified the limitations on this power.
  4. Judiciary took a stand that Parliament while amending the Constitution cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.

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