SHORT ANSWER:
The Kesavananda Bharati ruling established the Basic Structure Doctrine, influencing subsequent Supreme Court decisions on constitutional amendments.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.
- This doctrine has been cited in various cases to protect fundamental rights and the structure of the Constitution.
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
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