Keshvanada Bharti v State of Kerala

This case commentary examines the landmark judgment in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), which introduced the Basic Structure Doctrine in Indian constitutional law. The Supreme Court held that while Parliament possesses wide amending powers under Article 368, it cannot alter the Constitution's basic structure. The decision balanced constitutional flexibility with the preservation of foundational principles, reinforcing constitutional supremacy and judicial review in India's democratic framework.