e short note on:-
(i) Doctrine of Basic Structure
(ii) Constitution of India is a living document
Answers
Explanation:
1) The basic structure doctrine is an Indian judicial principle, most notably propounded by Justice Hans Raj Khanna, that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through amendments by the Parliament of India.
2) While a document is an inert lifeless thing, the Constitution is a living, dynamic reality. ... The Constitution of India was developing and taking shape even before independence and it continued to be made even after independence in 1947 or even after 26 January 1950.
Explanation:
a. The basic structure doctrine is an Indian judicial principle, most notably propounded by Justice Hans Raj Khanna, that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through amendments by the Parliament of India.
b.The Indian Constitution is called a living document because it can be amended or changed. Our Constitution accepts the necessity of modifications according to changing needs of the society. ... Thus, both political practice and judicial rulings have shown maturity and flexibility in implementing the Constitution.