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“The principles of separation of powers and checks and balances are fundamental to the Indian Constitution”. Comment 

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Category: Polity (GS -II),

Test Date: 13 Sep 2024

Approach

  • Introduction: Briefly define separation of powers and checks and balances within the context of the Indian Constitution.
  • Separation of Powers: Explain the distinct roles of the Legislative (Parliament), Executive (President and Council of Ministers), and Judicial (Supreme Court and High Courts) branches.
    • Illustrate how this separation ensures balanced governance.
  • Checks and Balances: Discuss how each branch of government exercises oversight over the others, such as judicial review, legislative scrutiny of executive actions, and executive enforcement of laws.
    • Provide examples of how these mechanisms function in practice.
  • Significance of these principles in maintaining democratic integrity, preventing abuse of power, and ensuring accountability in governance.
  • Conclude accordingly
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