Indian Constitution have preferred a proper synthesis between the British principle of parliamentary sovereignty and the American principle of judicial supremacy. Evaluate.

Topic: Indian constitution: Features.

Q4. Indian Constitution have preferred a proper synthesis between the British principle of parliamentary sovereignty and the American principle of judicial supremacy. Evaluate. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question:

The question is based on the static syllabus of GS-2.

Key Demand of the Question: 

Evaluate how the Indian Constitution balances parliamentary sovereignty and judicial supremacy, integrating principles from the British and American systems.

Structure of the Answer:

Introduction:  

Briefly introduce the Indian Constitution, highlighting its aim to blend parliamentary sovereignty and judicial supremacy.

Body:

First part: Explain both Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy models in brief.

Parliamentary Sovereignty (British Model), Judicial Supremacy (American Model)

Second part:. Balancing Mechanism in the Indian Context:

Judicial Review, Amendment Powers of Parliament, Basic Structure Doctrine

Third part: Challenges in the Balance:

Occasional conflicts between judiciary and legislature, such as tensions over judicial activism and legislative overreach.

 Conclusion: 

Emphasize the importance of this synthesis in maintaining democratic governance, protecting fundamental rights, and upholding the rule of law.