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The Basic Structure Doctrine

Published On: April 23rd 2026 Authored By: Shivani Kumari Gitarattan International Business School Abstract The basic structure doctrine is the foundational principle of Indian constitutional jurisprudence that defines the limitation on Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution. Formally established by the Supreme Court of India in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala[1] on […]

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