SANKALP MIRANI
STUDENT AT MNLU MUMBAI
Abstract
The Basic Structure of Constitution is a fundamental concept in constitutional law that defines the essential features and principles of a constitution that cannot be altered or amended by the government. This paper analyzes the constitutional frameworks and key elements that form the basic structure of constitutions in various countries. The study examines the constitutional principles and values that are considered fundamental to the functioning of a democratic society, such as the rule of law, the separation of powers and the protection of fundamental rights.
The paper examines constitutional frameworks of various countries, including India, the USA, and the UK, and analyzes the similarities and differences between their constitutional structures. The study also analyzes the key elements of a constitution, such as the preamble, the fundamental rights chapter, and the directive principles of state policy, and explains their significance in the constitutional framework.
The study finds that the “basic structure of the Constitution” is essential to a democratic society’s functioning and serves as a buffer against the arbitrary exercise of power by the government. The paper concludes that the basic structure doctrine is an important tool for protecting the constitutional values and principles that form the foundation of a democratic society. The study recommends that constitutional scholars and policymakers should pay close attention to “the basic structure of constitution” when creating and putting into place constitutional frameworks in their respective nations.
