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Garv GargAIR 192· 2025

Question Q.11GS2GS2

The basic structure doctrine acts as a constitutional compass in balancing Parliament's legislative authority and constitutional supremacy. Comment.

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Keshavanand Bharati?

Case derived Basic Structure doctrine of constitution to retain the important features of constitution.

How it balance Parliament's legislative authority and constitutional supremacy.

1Amendment (Article A268) can not opt to change the features of constitution and they can not switch the super man (eg: India Lawyer case act SCO, cap on atrocities on ABJITS).
2Judicial authority -> to check unlawful or fanciful acts parliament.
3IK Coolie case shows dozy the arbitrary provision of scheduled provided in judicial supremacy.
4Flexible civilly than through amending amendment which was derived in Golakmath case.
5Nari Shakti Adhiniyam -> made in lieu of constitution base structure.
6Immunity to candidates from charging PK characterised and is separately against parliamentarily colestially.
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Garv Garg

AIR 1922025

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GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Basic Structure Doctrine

Keshavanand Bharati and Constitutional Supremacy

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