Question

Arrange the following cases in chronological order (earliest to latest):
A. Kesavananda Bharati Case
B. Minerva Mills Case
C. Indra Sawhney Case
D. S.R. Bommai Case Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. D-C-B-A
• B. B-C-D-A
• C. C-B-A-D
• D. A-B-C-D

Hint:

Kesavananda Bharati case introduced the Basic Structure Doctrine in 1973.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Important Supreme Court cases in India shaped constitutional interpretation and governance.

Step 1:
The Kesavananda Bharati Case was decided in 1973 and introduced the Basic Structure Doctrine. \[ A \text{ comes first} \]

Step 2:
The Minerva Mills Case was decided in 1980. \[ B \text{ comes after A} \]

Step 3:
The Indra Sawhney Case regarding reservation policy was decided in 1992. \[ C \text{ comes after B} \]

Step 4:
The S.R. Bommai Case related to President's Rule was decided in 1994. \[ D \text{ comes last} \]

Step 5:
Thus, the correct order is: \[ A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C \rightarrow D \] \[ \boxed{\text{(4) A-B-C-D}} \]