Question Q.13Discuss implications and lessons from the Emergency of 1975GS1GS1
While the Emergency of 1975 was touted as nominal for national security and unity by some, the critics paint it as the darkest phase of Post Independent India. Discuss. What insights and lessons did contingency provide for the country?
Introduction
Emergency of 1975 is an importance milestone in the development of Indian democracy through its nascent years & serve as a rich source of learning.
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Insights Lessons provided by Emergency:
1Constitutionalism
a. In the emergency, the govt brought many amendments (38th, 42nd, 44th, etc.) which changed the constitution & the power dynamics heavily inclined to concentration of power to Executive.
b. Power to issue emergency ordinance outside judicial purview, during away with quorum, honestly Lord Sabina for 6 years, etc
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Topper
SHIVANSH SUBHASH JAGADE
AIR 262024
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Post-independence Consolidation and Democratic Institutions
Emergency of 1975
Constitutional implications and lessons from Emergency
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academic and constitutional
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