Which one of the following judgements stated that Secularism and Federalism are the basic features of the Indian Constitution?

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Which one of the following judgements stated that ‘Secularism’ and ‘Federalism’ are the basic features of the Indian Constitution?

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Polity

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SSC

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The correct answer is option 2 - S.R. Bommai case. In the S.R. Bommai case, the Supreme Court of India held that `Secularism` and `Federalism` are two of the basic features of the Indian Constitution. The case was related to the dismissal of the BJP government in Karnataka in 1989 on the grounds of a breakdown of law and order. The judgement in this case established that the power to dismiss a state government should only be used in exceptional circumstances according to the principles of federalism and secularism. It emphasized the importance of preserving the federal structure of the Indian Constitution and ensuring the secular character of the state. Therefore, it is in the S.R. Bommai case where it was stated that `Secularism` and `Federalism` are the basic features of the Indian Constitution.