SHORT ANSWER:
The Kesavananda Bharati case established the Basic Structure Doctrine, limiting Parliament's power to amend the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed by amendments.
- This doctrine has been cited in various cases to protect the Constitution's core principles.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Amendments that violate the Basic Structure can be struck down by the judiciary.
SOURCE:
- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, 1973 (Supreme Court of India)
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