Kesavananda Bharati Case Overview

Summary

The Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala case in 1973 was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of India, establishing the doctrine of the basic structure of the Constitution. This doctrine limits the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution, ensuring that certain fundamental features remain intact. In legal terms, a doctrine is a principle or framework established through court decisions, which guides the interpretation and application of laws.

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In legal terms, a doctrine is a principle or framework established through court decisions, which guides the interpretation and application of laws. In the Kesavananda Bharati case, the "basic structure doctrine" means that certain essential features of the Constitution cannot be altered by amendments, protecting the fundamental framework of the Constitution.