Initiation of Amendment Concept

Deep Dive: UPSC Practice

Consider the following statements regarding the doctrine of basic structure of the constitution 1. The bill amending the basic structure of the constitution cannot be initiated by the state legislative assemblies. 2. Basic structure prohibits parliament from amending any of the fundamental rights given in part III of the constitution. 3. High courts in India are empowered to strike down only those laws/executive actions that violate basic structure of the constitution. How many of the above given statements is/are correct?