In which one of the following judgements of the Supreme Court was the amending power of the Parliament relating to provisions on Fundamental Rights reaffirmed?

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In which one of the following judgements of the Supreme Court was the amending power of the Parliament relating to provisions on Fundamental Rights reaffirmed?

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Polity

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IES

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Option 1: State of West Bengal vs. Subodh Gopal - This judgement does not pertain to the amending power of the Parliament relating to provisions on Fundamental Rights. Therefore, option 1 is incorrect.

Option 2: A.K. Goplan vs. State of Madras - This judgement is the correct answer. In this case, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the amending power of the Parliament relating to provisions on Fundamental Rights. It upheld the validity of the First Amendment Act, 1951, which introduced certain amendments to the Constitution and restricted the scope of the Fundamental Rights. Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.

Option 3: Golak Nath vs. State of Punjab - In this judgement, the Supreme Court held that Parliament does not have the power to amend fundamental rights. Therefore, option 3 is incorrect.

Option 4: Keshvanand Bharati vs. State of Kerala - In this case, the Supreme Court upheld the amending power of the Parliament but also declared that there are certain "basic structure" principles of the Constitution that cannot be amended. This judgement did not specifically relate to the provisions on Fundamental Rights. Therefore, option 4 is incorrect.

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