In State of Karnataka v. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 68, appointment of a Commission by the Union Government under Section 3(1) of the Commission of Inquiry Act (60 of 1952) to look into the charges of corruption, etc., against the Chief Minister and other Ministers of a State was challenged. It was held:

Option A: Arbitrary under Article 14

Option B: Violates federal principle

Option C: Jurisdiction of the Court is ousted and hence violates the Basic Structure of the Constitution

Option D: Federal Structure is not jeopardized

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

In State of Karnataka v. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 68 appointment of a Commission by the Union Government under Section 3(1) of the Commission of Inquiry Act (60 of 1952) to look into the charges of corruption, etc., against the Chief Minister and other Ministers of a State was challenged. The State contended on the grounds of federalism and the scheme of the Constitution The Supreme Court did not approve the contentions made by the State. The Constitution itself does not use the word “federation” at all. It is not possible to discover any such fetter which could, by a necessary implication, prevent Parliament from enacting Section 3 of the Act.

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