Shankari Prasad v. Union of India (1951)

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.