The declining role of Parliament undermines the fundamental principle of separation of powers, as it diminishes the legislature's ability to serve as a check on the executive branch and ensure a balanced exercise of power. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
Introduction
Parliament acting as a 'Temple of Democracy' has the large responsibility of ensuring separation of power along with checks & balance. Importance of Parliament: Question hour, zero hour, Debate, Discussion, Deliberation, True mode of democracy, Keeps check on judiciary & executive However Parliament still have role:
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Main Body
Parliament acting as a 'Temple of Democracy' has the large responsibility of ensuring separation of power along with checks & balance.
Declining Role of Parliament
led Reduced 0 meetings by 75%
[Table of data showing Bill patterns across sessions]
Bill approved in 11th LS (15th LS, 11th LS, 15th LS)
By Approved (1st LS, 16th LS, 14th LS)
led Directing government to see main issues.
Importance of Parliament
Uphold separation of power
How declined role leads to lack of SOP:
led VISHAKHA GUIDELINE
led 0. Frequent executive orders
How declined role leads to lack of SOP:
[Example: Akhilam Singh case]
led 0. Frequent executive orders
However Parliament still have role:
led Removal process of judges
led Privilege committee
This parliament is the main centre point of democracy facilitating Discussion, Deliberation & Debate.
Conclusion
This parliament is the main centre point of democracy facilitating Discussion, Deliberation & Debate.
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Diagram
Flow diagram showing relationship between Parliament's declining role, vacuum creation filled by judiciary, and its impact on separation of powers. Shows connections between Parliament, Executive (Art 75), and Judiciary (Removal of judges). Also indicates tyranny of executives through frequent executive orders and ordinances.
- Clear enumeration of declining functions with statistics
- Specific data on disruptions and meeting reductions
- Addresses question hour and procedural mechanisms
- Notes judicial activism as counterbalance
- Clear identification of democratic functions of Parliament
- Explains power vacuum created by parliamentary decline
- Discusses executive tyranny through ordinances
- Links judicial activism to declining parliamentary role
- Provides concrete examples (Vishakha Guidelines, Akhilam Singh case)
- Balances criticism with acknowledgment of Parliament's continued powers
- Comprehensive enumeration of parliamentary functions
- References specific constitutional articles and procedures
- Clear articulation of democratic purpose of Parliament
Anjali Ajay Thakur
Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges
Declining Role of Parliament
Parliament's Diminishing Authority in Separation of Powers
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