 Even though the hearings consumed five months, the outcome would profoundly affect India's democratic processes.The case had been heard for 68 days, the arguments commencing on October 31, 1972, and ending on March 23,1973, and it consists of 200 pages.The Supreme Court reviewed the decision in "Golaknath v. State of Punjab", and considered the validity of the 24th, 25th, 26th and 29th amendments.