SHORT ANSWER:
The Minerva Mills case reaffirmed the importance of fundamental rights by emphasizing their supremacy over the directive principles of state policy.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that fundamental rights cannot be amended or abrogated by the Parliament.
- It highlighted the balance between fundamental rights and directive principles, stating that both are essential for a democratic society.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment; the ruling reinforced constitutional principles.
SOURCE:
- Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India, 1980, Supreme Court of India
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