The concept of ‘basic structure of Constitution’ came into existence in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati judgment in 1973. The debate over the basic structure addresses a fundamental question- does Parliament have unlimited power to amend the Constitution or is it subject to limitations?
Comments made in the Rajya Sabha by former CJI Ranjan Gogoi, who expressed reservations yesterday about the correctness of the basic structure doctrine, found mention in Supreme Court proceedings today.
Amid mounting criticism over retired judges accepting post-retirement sinecures, a public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed seeking a ‘cooling off’ period of two years before any.
The Supreme Court Thursday said the Centre must exercise its powers within the boundaries created by the Constitution and the Delhi government be allowed to function in its domain.