SHORT ANSWER:
The basic structure doctrine ensures that the fundamental framework of the Constitution, including the separation of powers, is preserved from amendments.
DETAILS:
- The doctrine was established by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
- It prevents Parliament from altering the Constitution in a way that affects its basic structure.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Any amendment violating the basic structure can be struck down by the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, 1973 (Supreme Court Judgment)
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