SHORT ANSWER:
The Minerva Mills case reinforced the doctrine of the basic structure of the Constitution, emphasizing that Parliament cannot alter fundamental features.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that the basic structure doctrine is essential to maintain the supremacy of the Constitution.
- It established that certain fundamental rights cannot be amended by Parliament.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Any amendment violating the basic structure can be struck down by the judiciary.
SOURCE:
- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, 1973 (Basic Structure Doctrine)
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