SHORT ANSWER:
The basic structure doctrine ensures that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed by amendments.
DETAILS:
- Established by the Supreme Court of India in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
- Protects the core principles of the Constitution, such as democracy, secularism, and the rule of law.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Any amendment that violates the basic structure can be struck down by the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Supreme Court Judgments
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