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SURABHI YADAVAIR 14· 2025

Question Q.11 (cont.)GS2GS2

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

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of Power as the Basic Features. (3) The essence of Constitution in Preamble can't be amended. (4) Preserved the rights of the people - Freedom of speech and Expression Basic Feature (Indian Express case). However, the Basic Structure Doctrine has some challenges - came out of thin majority - 6:7 only - Wide powers to judiciary - Not the idea of Constitutional makers. Ways to Address: (1) Codification - Germany's Basic Law. (2) Refer to Higher Bench of SC. (3) Codification by Amendments in Constitution by Parliament.

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SURABHI YADAV

AIR 142025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

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

Basic Structure Doctrine

Basic Structure as Constitutional Safeguard

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