SHORT ANSWER:
The basic structure doctrine established in the Kesavananda Bharati case limits Parliament's power to amend the Constitution in a way that alters its fundamental framework.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be amended.
- This doctrine has been referenced in various cases to protect fundamental rights and maintain the balance of power.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Any amendment violating the basic structure can be struck down by the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, 1973
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