The 'Basic Structure' Doctrine: More Than Meets the Eye

I attended an internship at a Supreme Court lawyer's office last semester, and that's where I learned about 'P. Nambara Rao v. Union of India' (1954). My textbook barely touched upon it, but it's a super important case for Constitutional Law, especially in the context of the 7th schedule. Essentially, the court ruled that certain provisions in the Constitution can't be amended, even by Parliament. It's like, the basic structure of our constitution is sacrosanct. What I found interesting is how it has been applied in later judgments, like the one in 'Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala' (1973). It's mind-blowing to see how the court's interpretation has evolved over time.