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Prajnanandan Giri

Question [Continuation of Basic Structure theme]GS2GS1

Positive aspects of basic structure

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Main Body

1. Prevented despotic tendencies of executive & legislative.

2. Created separation of power with effective checks and balances.

3. Protected constitutional morality and constitutionalism.

However, looking at the platte nature of Basic structure doctrine, there needs to be codification of the same to Prevent discretionary interpretation by judges.

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Conclusion

Overall, Basic structure doctrine has created a system of effective checks and balances by providing slight advantage to Judiciary over executive.

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  • Provides balanced analysis with positive aspects
  • Acknowledges need for codification
  • Clear conclusion linking to separation of powers

Topper

Prajnanandan Giri

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country

Basic Structure Doctrine

Judicial Review and Constitutional Balance

Writing Stats

69

Total words

2

Paragraphs

formal, analytical

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