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Which landmark Indian Supreme Court case established the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' of the Constitution?
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Kesavananda Bharati case
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- Kesavananda Bharati case
- Maneka Gandhi case
- Golaknath case
- Shankari Prasad case
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The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) held that while Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot alter its 'basic structure'.
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