SHORT ANSWER:
The Minerva Mills case reaffirmed the principles of the Kesavananda Bharati case by emphasizing the harmony between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court held that both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles are essential for the governance of the country.
- It reinforced that the Basic Structure doctrine applies to both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, ensuring neither can be undermined.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment; the ruling strengthens constitutional protections.
SOURCE:
- Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India, 1980; Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, 1973.
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