SHORT ANSWER:
The Minerva Mills case reinforced the judiciary's role in protecting fundamental rights against parliamentary amendments.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution, ensuring the protection of fundamental rights.
- It emphasized the importance of the balance of power between the legislature and the judiciary.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Any constitutional amendment that violates the basic structure can be struck down by the judiciary.
SOURCE:
- Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India, 1980, Supreme Court of India.
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