Understanding the 'Basic Structure' Doctrine: A Triumph

Lastly managed to grasp the 'Basic Structure' doctrine in CUET PG Law and it feels awesome! The concept revolves around the judiciary's duty to ensure the Constitution's framework isn't altered in a way that goes against its fundamental structure. It all clicked when I realized that the doctrine is more about preserving the balance between individual rights and the state's powers, rather than just about striking down 'legislative excesses'. Got it now that the Supreme Court's power to review constitutional amendments under Article 368 is not just about judicial review, but about safeguarding the Constitution's very soul. Felt like a lightbulb moment when the answer to a sample question fell into place – 'Can the Parliament amend the Preamble to the Constitution?'