THE CONSTITUTION of INDIA | DD BASU | Chapter 10 | PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT

Article 368 & Basic Structure Doctrine: UPSC Polity Foundation | Why India's Constitution is a Living Document Description: Welcome to an in-depth lecture decoding the most dynamic aspect of India's foundational law: the constitutional amendment process and the ultimate limitation on parliamentary power. This session is crucial for mastering the core concepts for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Key Learning Points: • Understand why the Indian Constitution is referred to as a "Living Document" that adapts and evolves with time,,. • Analyze the unique blend of rigidity and flexibility designed by the framers,. • Decipher the three modes of constitutional change, including the "Special Procedure" under Article 368,,. • Learn the specific requirements for amendment, including the "Double Condition" of Special Majority and the necessity of State Ratification for federal provisions,. • Examine the critical features of the process, such as the initiation only in Parliament and the absence of a Joint Session,,. • Explore the legal battle over whether a Constitutional Amendment Act is a 'Law' under Article 13, tracing the conflicts in the Shankari Prasad and Golaknath judgments,,. • Master the concept of the Basic Structure Doctrine, a crucial judicial innovation established in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case,,. • Study the Supreme Court's reaffirmation and defence of this doctrine in the Minerva Mills case, cementing that Parliament's amending power is limited,,. • Identify key basic features, including the Supremacy of the Constitution, Judicial Review, Federalism, and Secularism,. • Review the impact of game-changing amendments like the 42nd (Mini Constitution) and the 73rd/74th Amendments (Local Self-Government),,. #UPSC #IndianPolity #ConstitutionofIndia #Article368 #BasicStructureDoctrine #KesavanandaBharati #UPSC2024 #IAS #PolityLecture