The doctrine of severability has been extended to the Constitution by the Supreme Court in
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The doctrine of severability has been extended to the Constitution by the Supreme Court in
- L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India
- Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu
- Basheshar Nath v. CIT
- Randhir Singh v. Union of India
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu
In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992) the Supreme Court applied the doctrine of severability to a constitutional amendment: it struck down paragraph 7 of the Tenth Schedule, which barred the courts, and upheld the rest of the anti-defection law. L. Chandra Kumar concerned the power of the High Courts over tribunals, not severance of part of an amendment.
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