The question (15 marks)
Explain the procedure for amending the Constitution under Article 368 and discuss the basic structure doctrine. (15 marks)
MU Module 4, head on amendment of the Constitution and the basic structure doctrine under Part XX.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Emergency, Amendment and Constitutional Bodies of Constitutional Law – II.
Authorities you will need
- Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala
- I. C. Golak Nath v State of Punjab
- Minerva Mills Ltd v Union of India
- I. R. Coelho v State of Tamil Nadu
- Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v Union of India
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