{"id":31094,"date":"2024-03-01T06:30:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T06:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=31094"},"modified":"2024-03-01T06:30:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T06:30:06","slug":"upsc-mains-elaborate-on-the-evolution-of-the-doctrine-of-basic-structure-and-assess-its-significance-in-upholding-constitutional-principles-and-ensuring-the-stability-of-a-democratic-system-10m-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-elaborate-on-the-evolution-of-the-doctrine-of-basic-structure-and-assess-its-significance-in-upholding-constitutional-principles-and-ensuring-the-stability-of-a-democratic-system-10m-1\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains &#8211; Elaborate on the evolution of the Doctrine of Basic Structure and assess its significance in upholding constitutional principles and ensuring the stability of a democratic system. 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-elaborate-on-the-evolution-of-the-doctrine-of-basic-structure-and-assess-its-significance-in-upholding-constitutional-principles-and-ensuring-the-stability-of-a-democratic-system-10m-1\/#Body\" title=\"Body:\">Body:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-elaborate-on-the-evolution-of-the-doctrine-of-basic-structure-and-assess-its-significance-in-upholding-constitutional-principles-and-ensuring-the-stability-of-a-democratic-system-10m-1\/#Evolution_of_the_Doctrine_of_Basic_Structure\" title=\"Evolution of the Doctrine of Basic Structure:\">Evolution of the Doctrine of Basic Structure:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-elaborate-on-the-evolution-of-the-doctrine-of-basic-structure-and-assess-its-significance-in-upholding-constitutional-principles-and-ensuring-the-stability-of-a-democratic-system-10m-1\/#Significance_of_the_Doctrine\" title=\"Significance of the Doctrine:\">Significance of the Doctrine:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-elaborate-on-the-evolution-of-the-doctrine-of-basic-structure-and-assess-its-significance-in-upholding-constitutional-principles-and-ensuring-the-stability-of-a-democratic-system-10m-1\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-elaborate-on-the-evolution-of-the-doctrine-of-basic-structure-and-assess-its-significance-in-upholding-constitutional-principles-and-ensuring-the-stability-of-a-democratic-system-10m-1\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-elaborate-on-the-evolution-of-the-doctrine-of-basic-structure-and-assess-its-significance-in-upholding-constitutional-principles-and-ensuring-the-stability-of-a-democratic-system-10m-1\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Doctrine of Basic Structure, originating from the landmark Keshavananda Bharati case in 1973, asserts that certain fundamental principles of the Constitution are beyond the scope of parliamentary amendments, ensuring the integrity of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_the_Doctrine_of_Basic_Structure\"><\/span>Evolution of the Doctrine of Basic Structure:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sankari Prasad Judgement (1951): <\/strong>Initially, Parliament&#8217;s amending powers were deemed unrestricted.<\/li><li><strong>Golak Nath v. State of Punjab (1967): <\/strong>Established fundamental rights&#8217; &#8220;Transcendental Position.&#8221;<\/li><li><strong>Keshavananda Bharati Case (1973): <\/strong>Birth of the doctrine, permitting amendment but not alteration of the basic structure.<\/li><li><strong>Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain and Minerva Mills v. Union of India: <\/strong>Applied the doctrine to annul certain amendments, safeguarding Indian democracy.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_the_Doctrine\"><\/span>Significance of the Doctrine:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Protecting Fundamental Rights: <\/strong>Guards against amendments violating fundamental rights.<\/li><li><strong>Ensuring Constitutional Stability: <\/strong>Prevents unchecked amendments, maintaining the Constitution&#8217;s foundational structure.<\/li><li><strong>Balancing Popular Mandate: <\/strong>Safeguards minority rights against majoritarian excesses.<\/li><li><strong>Judicial Review and Accountability: <\/strong>Enables judicial review of amendments conflicting with fundamental rights.<\/li><li><strong>Preserving Democratic Institutions: <\/strong>Safeguards the independence of democratic institutions from undue parliamentary influence.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Doctrine of Basic Structure plays a pivotal role in upholding constitutional principles, safeguarding democracy, and preserving the values embedded in the Indian Constitution, ensuring the stability and integrity of the democratic system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/free-resources-for-upsc?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42398 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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