What is the importance of the Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala case in Indian constitutional law?
The importance of the Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala case in Indian constitutional law lies in its establishment of the "basic structure" doctrine. In this case, the Supreme Court held that certain core principles or features of the Constitution could not be altered even if a Constitutional Amendment was passed by a majority vote in Parliament. This decision limited the power of the government to amend the Constitution and helped preserve the fundamental character of the Indian constitution.