The doctrine of Basic Structure, as propounded by the Supreme Court (most notably in the Kesavananda Bharati case, 1973), limits the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution. Parliament can amend the Constitution, but it cannot alter or destroy its 'basic structure'. Therefore, the power to amend is not absolute.
Which of the following is not a basic structure of the Constitution of India?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2022 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Limitations on Amending Power: The 'Basic Structure Doctrine' (Genesis, evolution, and major cases like Kesavananda Bharati))
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Answer: D. Absolute power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution
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