Question

what do you mean by basic structure of the Indian constitution?

Answer 1

The basic structure doctrine is an Indian judicial principle that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through amendments by the parliament. ... The basic structure doctrine applies only to constitutional amendments.

Answer 2

"The above structure is built on the basic foundation, i.e., the dignity and freedom of the individual. This is of supreme importance. This cannot by any form of amendment be destroyed." Thus, the Constitution cannot be amended in a way as to destroy its basic structure.