Question Q.3GS2GS2
Under what conditions can the 'National' Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What are the consequences when such a proclamation remains in force? When was it last imposed in the country?
Main Body
National Emergency is proclaimed by President of India as per Conditions for Proclamation under Act 352: WarConditions forExternal ThreatArmed Rebellion (but by 44th amendment) Provisions: Written recommendation by cabinet to President Provisions: 1) Federal ConsequencesUnfaim return take over a) Parliament could frame laws under State list (Act 250) 2) Fundamental Rights ├─ Act 359Act 19 is automatically suspended └─ President can suspend other rights except Act 20, 21 3) No effect on Judiciary Last time emergency was imposed in 1975 and continued till 1977 after which Morarji Desai became first Non-corpus PM of India. POE 2025 marked 50 years of Emergency and a chance to liberate values/democratic ideals which act as base of our country.
125 words1 paragraphs
Topper
MADHVENDRA PRATAP SINGH
AIR 1532025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Emergency Provisions
National Emergency - conditions, consequences, and historical instances
Writing Stats
125
Total words
1
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analytical
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