Citation: AIR 1951 SC 458 · Court: Supreme Court of India · Year: 1951
Case title
Shankari Prasad v. Union of India
Facts
Whether Parliament’s amending power under Article 368 could alter fundamental rights.
Judgment / holding
Early holding that constitutional amendments were not ‘law’ under Article 13 — later recalibrated by Golaknath and Kesavananda.
Takeaway for the education desk
For desk readers: name the court (Supreme Court), the year (1951), the natures (constitutional), and separate alleged facts from the holding. Confirm the operative reportable judgment before relying on any classroom summary.
Educational note only. Not legal advice. Not an official certified copy. Confirm the operative judgment before relying on this summary.
Primary source
https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1130321/
Research aid via Indian Kanoon — verify operative paragraphs on the official reporter / court PDF. Educational note — advadeshkumar.com.