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QUESTION 12
GS2
15 marks

“Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.” In the light of this statement explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power?

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Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — ““Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.” In the light of this statement explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitutio…” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Amendment power and basic structure doctrine.

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  1. 1“Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.” In the light of this statement explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basi…≈95 words
  2. 2Support the Explain with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈95 words

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Constitutional/institutional contextAnswer each explicit limb in sequenceUse relevant provisions/judgments/policy evidenceLimitations/counterviewReforms or reasoned conclusion

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  • Writing generally about Amendment power and basic structure doctrine without directly resolving: ““Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.” In the light of this statement explain whether Parliament und…”
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