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Question- Do you think the constitution of india does not accept the principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balances’. Explain. (150 words, 2019)

Answer:

Introduction • The Doctrine of Separation of Powers (Montesquieu) envisages three organs—legislature, executive, judiciary—kept distinct. • The Indian Constitution does not follow strict separation; rather, it ensures checks and balances to maintain harmony while avoiding concentration of power.

Body

  1. Constitutional Provisions Reflecting Overlap • Legislature–Executive: Executive drawn from legislature in parliamentary system (Art. 75). • Legislature–Judiciary: Parliament can amend laws to override judgments (Art. 368), but subject to judicial review. • Executive–Judiciary: President appoints judges (Art. 124); judiciary reviews executive action (Art. 32, 226).

  2. Checks and Balances • Judicial Review: Kesavananda Bharati (1973) – Basic structure limits Parliament’s powers. • Legislative Oversight: Question Hour, no-confidence motions, CAG reports. • Executive Role: Ordinance power (Art. 123), but subject to legislative scrutiny.

  3. Contemporary Examples • NJAC judgment (2015): Struck down to protect judicial independence. • Judicial activism in environmental matters (MC Mehta cases).

Conclusion • India’s model is not strict separation but a fusion with safeguards. • This ensures accountability, stability, and functional efficiency, aligning with the spirit of a parliamentary democracy.

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Posted Sep 28, 2025, 1:42 PM UTC

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