SHORT ANSWER:
The basic structure doctrine holds that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed by amendments.
DETAILS:
- Established by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case in 1973.
- It ensures the preservation of the Constitution's core principles, such as the rule of law, separation of powers, and fundamental rights.
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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