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Q97 (NDA-I/2015) Polity & Governance › Constitutional Basics & Evolution › Basic structure doctrine Answer Verified

Which among the following is not a basic feature of the Constitution of India ?

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The Constitution of India does not grant the Parliament an 'unquestioned' right to amend any part of the Constitution. While Article 368 provides the power to amend, the landmark Kesavananda Bharati ruling (1973) established the 'Basic Structure' doctrine, which sets specific limits on this power [1]. The Supreme Court held that while Parliament can amend any part of the Constitution, it cannot alter or destroy its basic features [2]. Fundamental rights, the independence of the judiciary, and federalism have all been recognized as essential components of this basic structure [1]. Specifically, the independence of the judiciary is considered the essence of a free society and a part of the basic structure [1]. Similarly, federalism is an essential characteristic involving the distribution of powers that cannot be unilaterally overridden [2]. Therefore, the claim of an 'unquestioned' right to amend is legally incorrect.

Sources

  1. [1] Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 9: CONSTITUTION AS A LIVING DOCUMENT > Check your progress > p. 213
  2. [2] https://www.istm.gov.in/uploads/tenders/1372155919COI-ENG.pdf
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