Consider the following statements regarding the role of the Indian judiciary as a guardian of democracy for the past 75 years:
1. The Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalavaru vs. State of Kerala (1973) case established the doctrine of the "basic structure of the Constitution," limiting the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution.
2. In Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain (1975), the Supreme Court upheld the power of the Parliament to supersede judicial rulings to ensure the continuity of government during emergencies.
3. The S. R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994) case restricted the arbitrary use of Article 356 for dismissing state governments, reinforcing federal principles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
1 and 3 only
3
2 and 3 only
4
1, 2, and 3