SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court established the principle of the basic structure doctrine in the Minerva Mills case.
DETAILS:
- The court ruled that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.
- It emphasized the importance of fundamental rights and the balance of power among government branches.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Any amendment violating the basic structure can be struck down by the judiciary.
SOURCE:
- Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India, 1980, Supreme Court of India
Related Questions: