SHORT ANSWER:
The Kesavananda Bharati case established the Basic Structure Doctrine, limiting Parliament's power to amend the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed by amendments.
- This case is pivotal in discussions about the balance of power between the judiciary and the legislature.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No direct punishment; however, it restricts Parliament's ability to make amendments that affect the Constitution's core principles.
SOURCE:
- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, 1973
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