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    The Indian constitution can be amended through Article 368. However, amendments cannot alter the basic structure of the constitution. [1] The Supreme Court has not clearly defined the basic structure, but certain features like democracy, secularism, federal character have emerged as part of it through judicial decisions. [2] Fundamental Rights are considered part of the basic structure and hence not amenable to amendments. However, Directive Principles of State Policy are amenable to amendments. [3]

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    The Indian constitution can be amended through Article 368. However, amendments cannot alter the basic structure of the constitution. [1] The Supreme Court has not clearly defined the basic structure, but certain features like democracy, secularism, federal character have emerged as part of it through judicial decisions. [2] Fundamental Rights are considered part of the basic structure and hence not amenable to amendments. However, Directive Principles of State Policy are amenable to amendments. [3]

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    Basic Structure Doctrine

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    The Indian constitution can be amended through Article 368. However, amendments cannot alter the basic structure of the constitution. [1] The Supreme Court has not clearly defined the basic structure, but certain features like democracy, secularism, federal character have emerged as part of it through judicial decisions. [2] Fundamental Rights are considered part of the basic structure and hence not amenable to amendments. However, Directive Principles of State Policy are amenable to amendments. [3]

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