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What was the main judgement of the Supreme Court regarding Parliament's right to amend the Fundamental Rights in the Kesavananda Bharati vs Union of India case?

A. The Supreme Court took away the right of Parliament to amend the Fundamental Rights

B. The Supreme Court declared that Parliament had no right to amend the Fundamental Rights

C. The Supreme Court upheld the right of Parliament to amend any part of Constitution including Part III of the Constitution but it also declared that Parliament had no right to amend the basic structure of the Constitution

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C

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