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In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the right to closure of business is a fundamental right?

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In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the right to closure of business is a fundamental right?
  1. Excel Wear case
  2. Bangalore Water Supply case
  3. Golak Nath case
  4. None of the given options is correct

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Correct answer: A - Excel Wear case
In Excel Wear v. Union of India (1978) the Supreme Court held that the right to carry on business under Article 19(1)(g) includes the right to close it down, and struck down section 25-O of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 as it then stood. The Bangalore Water Supply case defined 'industry', and Golak Nath concerned Parliament's power to amend fundamental rights. Since Excel Wear is correct, 'None of the given options is correct' fails.

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