SHORT ANSWER:
The Kesavananda Bharati case established the Basic Structure Doctrine, which limits 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 case emphasized the separation of powers between the legislature and the judiciary.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If Parliament attempts to amend the Constitution in a way that violates the Basic Structure, such amendments can be struck down by the judiciary.
SOURCE:
- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, 1973, Supreme Court of India.
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