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Which of the following statements is correct in the context of constitutional interpretation and judicial doctrine in India?
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- 1The Indian Judiciary has officially rejected the idea of spirit-based interpretation and strictly adheres only to the literal written text.
- 2The Parliament can enact amendments that completely repeal core judicial review principles without any institutional limitation.
- 3The 'basic structure' doctrine was evolved by the Supreme Court to safeguard the foundational features of the Constitution from unrestricted amendments.✓
- 4The Constitution of India explicitly defines the term 'basic structure' under Article 368.
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The 'basic structure' doctrine was evolved by the Supreme Court to safeguard the foundational features of the Constitution from unrestricted amendments.
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