In this judgment, the Supreme Court held that while Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot alter or destroy the basic structure of the Constitution. This doctrine limits the amending power of Parliament.
In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court of India enunciated the ‘doctrione of basic structure’ ?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2012 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Landmark Judgments and Doctrines)
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