The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) is the most significant judgment where the Supreme Court articulated and established the 'Basic Structure' doctrine, limiting Parliament's amending power.
The concept 'Basic Structure of the Constitution' was propounded by the Supreme Court in the case of:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2022 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Judicial Review and Basic Structure Doctrine)
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Answer: A. Keshavanand Bharti vs State of Kerala-1973
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