Which of these Supreme Court of India cases was decided by a bench of thirteen judges?
The Supreme Court decided Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala in 1973 with a thirteen-judge bench. Golak Nath had eleven judges.
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Which of these Supreme Court of India cases was decided by a bench of thirteen judges?
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Correct answer D
The Supreme Court decided Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala in 1973 with a thirteen-judge bench. Golak Nath had eleven judges.
Option feedback
Option A
The Court decided the consumer protection appeals with a two-judge bench.
Option B
The habeas corpus case was decided by a five-judge bench.
Option C
The Court decided Golak Nath with an eleven-judge bench.
Option D
The Court convened thirteen judges for Kesavananda Bharati and delivered judgment in 1973.
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