Learn about the landmark case that established the basic structure doctrine of the Indian Constitution, which limits the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution. The case involved a challenge to the 24th, 25th and 29th Amendments by Sri Kesavananda Bharati , the head of a Hindu mutt in Kerala. The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) addressed the balance between individual rights and Parliament's constitutional amendment powers, originating from land reform laws in Kerala affecting religious institutions like the Edneer Mutt. Kesavananda Bharati challenged these amendments, arguing they violated his rights. The Supreme Court, in a 7:6 verdict, upheld Parliament's power to amend the constitution but introduced the “ basic structure doctrine,” stating core principles like judicial ... The Kesavananda Bharati case , also known as Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of India that has had a profound impact on the country’s constitutional framework. The Basic Structure Judgment, Kesavananda Bharati Judgment, A LANDMARK IN INDIAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW COMPLETING 50 YEARS ON 24 APRIL 2023
