Question

Q. IR Coelho case(2007) is related to:

• A. Fundamental rights
• B. Schedule IX of the constitution
• C. Electoral reforms
• D. Anti defection law

Answer 1

The correct option is B Schedule IX of the constitution

Explanation:

• In the IR Coelho case(2007), the Supreme court stated that protection of Schedule IX will not be available to those laws which violate elements of the Basic structure doctrine from April 24, 1973 (date of the judgment of Kesavananda Bharati case).
• The Ninth Schedule contains a list of central and state laws which cannot be challenged in courts. Currently, 284 such laws are shielded from judicial review. The Schedule became a part of the Constitution in 1951 through the first constitutional amendment act, when the constitution was amended for the first time.