SHORT ANSWER:
The Kesavananda Bharati case established the concept of the basic structure doctrine in Indian constitutional law.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled in 1973 that Parliament cannot alter the fundamental framework of the Constitution.
- This case emphasized that certain fundamental rights and principles are inviolable and cannot be amended.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Any amendment that violates 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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