• Maisnam Loyalakpa Meitei
• Dr.S James

The power of Parliament to amend the Constitution of India is a pivotal aspect of the country's legal framework that ensures adaptability and responsiveness to changing social, political, and economic contexts. This study explores the intricacies of the amending power under Article 368 of the Indian Constitution, which delineates the processes and limitations of constitutional amendments. Through a case study approach, the analysis highlights landmark Supreme Court judgments that have shaped the scope and interpretation of the amending power, notably the Kesavananda Bharati case, which established the "basic structure doctrine," positing that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed by amendments. By critically assessing both the capabilities and constraints of parliamentary amending power, this study elucidates the dynamic tension between flexibility and stability in the Indian constitutional framework, underscoring the essential role of amendments in fostering constitutional evolution. This abstract encapsulates the significance of understanding the legal framework surrounding constitutional amendments in India, revealing the challenges and opportunities it presents for governance and legal integrity. The legal framework governing constitutional amendments in India is a complex and essential mechanism that ensures the Constitution's relevance in a dynamic socio-political environment. The abstract provides a comprehensive analysis of the amending power of the Parliament as articulated in Article 368 of the Indian Constitution and examines its implications through a case study approach. Beyond the analysis of judicial precedents, this research investigates the practical implications of parliamentary amendments in shaping contemporary Indian governance and addressing societal issues. It considers case studies of major amendments, such as the 73rd and 74th Amendments, which empowered local self-governments, and the 42nd Amendment, often referred to as the "mini-Constitution," which sought to expand parliamentary authority but was later critiqued for overreach.

Basic structure doctrine, challenges, complex, implications, Mini-Constitution.

"Legal Framework on Constitutional Amendments: A Case Study of the Amending Power of the Parliament of India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.c1-c5, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502201.pdf

"Legal Framework on Constitutional Amendments: A Case Study of the Amending Power of the Parliament of India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppc1-c5, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502201.pdf