Basic Structure Doctrine: Meaning, Evolution, Landmark Cases & Significance Explained
The Basic Structure Doctrine, evolved through landmark Supreme Court judgments from Shankari Prasad (1951) to I.R. Coelho (2007), restricts Parliament from altering the Constitution’s core features. Introduced in the Kesavananda Bharati case, it safeguards principles like judicial review, federalism, secularism,
India Launches Operation Sagar Bandhu for Sri Lanka: Key Highlights and Significance
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide rapid humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe floods and over 80 deaths. The mission involves coordinated naval–air relief delivery under India’s Neighbourhood First and Vision MAHASAGAR frameworks, reinforcing