SHORT ANSWER:
The Kesavananda Bharati case established the Basic Structure Doctrine, influencing subsequent judicial decisions regarding constitutional amendments.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.
- This doctrine has been used in various cases to protect fundamental rights and the federal structure.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Amendments violating the basic structure can be struck down by the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, 1973, Supreme Court of India.
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