SHORT ANSWER:
The Kesavananda Bharati case established that the basic structure of the Constitution cannot be altered by legislative actions.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot change the fundamental framework of the Constitution.
- This principle ensures that essential rights and freedoms are protected from arbitrary legislative actions.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Any law 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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