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Judiciary Vs Legislature

Asked 2 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2013 · last asked 2020 · 25 total marks

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Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities.

2020GS-215 marks

The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically.

2013GS-210 marks