Topic: Indian Constitution– historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure
3. Examine the evolution of the ‘Basic Structure’ doctrine, in relevance to the Indian Constitution. (250 Words)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable
Key Demand of the question:
The evolution of Basic Structure Doctrine in India
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Brief on the Doctrine of Basic structure, in relevance to Indian Constitution
Body:
The answer could be written in a chronological order
First, mention the issue that led to such doctrine
Then, the interpretation/Judgements by the Judiciary in relevance to this
Then, mention the final stance and what all aspects does the doctrine include
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
