• In Champakam Doraijan Case, 1951 Supreme Court of India give a ruling that, 'in case of any conflict between the fundamental rights and the directive principles, the former would prevail'
• Golaknath Case (1967): Held that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights under Article 368.
• Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973): Established the Basic Structure Doctrine, limiting Parliament's power to amend the Constitution.
• Minerva Mills Case (1980): Reinforced the basic structure doctrine and held that Fundamental Rights prevail over Directive Principles if there's a conflict.
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