SHORT ANSWER:
The basic structure doctrine originated from the Kesavananda Bharati case in 1973, establishing that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed.
DETAILS:
- The doctrine ensures the supremacy of the Constitution and protects fundamental rights.
- It was established to prevent Parliament from altering the essential framework of the Constitution.
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
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