The Doctrine of Basic Structure: A Normative Limit on Parliamentary Sovereignty in Indian Constitutionalism Introduction The doctrine of the Basic Structure stands as one of the most profound contributions of the Indian judiciary to global constitutional thought. First enunciated in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), this doctrine asserts that while Parliament possesses the … Continue reading To what extent does the doctrine of the Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution serve as a normative constraint on parliamentary sovereignty, and how has its judicial articulation influenced constitutional interpretation, democratic resilience, and institutional balance within the Indian polity?
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In what ways has the Basic Structure Doctrine strengthened the Supreme Court’s authority of judicial review within India’s constitutional framework?
The Basic Structure Doctrine and the Strengthening of Judicial Review in India’s Constitutional Framework Abstract The Basic Structure Doctrine, evolved by the Supreme Court of India in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) judgment, represents one of the most significant innovations in global constitutional jurisprudence. It asserts that while Parliament has wide … Continue reading In what ways has the Basic Structure Doctrine strengthened the Supreme Court’s authority of judicial review within India’s constitutional framework?