74 the basic structure or the essential features for the Constitution; (c) A without free and it, all independent rights judiciary would be writ in water; (d) The balance between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary - none of the three organs of the State could use its powers to destroy the powers of the other two, nor could any of them abdicate its power in favour of another.” The Indian Supreme Court by a majority held that though Parliament can amend any part of the constitution in exercise of its amending power, it cannot alter the basic structure or framework of the constitution. (Golaknath was overruled). Though the judgment was clearly by a majority, it was apparent that the division was sharp- 6:6. Khanna, J. who was with the majority, did not accept that all fundamental rights enshrined in Part III were part of the basic property structure. was not. He Except said for that the this, he right to was in