SHORT ANSWER:
The main legal principle established by the Kesavananda Bharati case is the "Basic Structure Doctrine."
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.
- This doctrine ensures the preservation of fundamental rights and the core principles of the Constitution.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Any amendment violating the basic structure can be struck down by the judiciary.
SOURCE:
- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, 1973, Supreme Court of India.
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