Critically examine the Basic Structure doctrine

The Basic Structure doctrine is a judicial principle in Indian constitutional law which holds that certain basic features of the Constitution are essential to its identity and cannot be altered or destroyed by amendments made by the Parliament. These basic features include the fundamental rights of citizens, the separation of powers between the different branches of government, and the federal structure of the country.

The doctrine was first propounded by the Supreme Court of India in the landmark case of Kesavananda Bharati v. Union of India (1973), where the court held that the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution is not absolute and that it cannot be used to alter or destroy the basic features of the Constitution.

This doctrine has been used by the Supreme Court to strike down several constitutional amendments that it deemed violative of the basic structure of the Constitution. It has played a critical role in protecting the rights of citizens and maintaining the balance of power between the different branches of government.

However, the Basic Structure doctrine has also been criticized by some as being too subjective and open-ended, leading to inconsistent and arbitrary application by the court. Additionally, some have argued that the doctrine undermines the Parliament's authority to amend the _________ ________ _____ ______ ___ ___ ______ ______ ____.
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