In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of Fundamental Rights?

Options

1. 1st Amendment
2. 42nd Amendment
3. 44th Amendment
4. 86th Amendment

Correct Answer

1st Amendment

Explanation

The First Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951, was enacted to curtail the scope of judicial review over land reform laws and to protect such laws from being struck down for violating Fundamental Rights.

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