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“The misuse of ordinance powers reflects executive overreach and undermines legislative processes”. Examine the constitutional safeguards against arbitrary ordinance promulgation. How has the judiciary responded to such misuse?

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these Q3. “The misuse of ordinance powers reflects executive overreach and undermines legislative processes”. Examine the constitutional safeguards against arbitrary ordinance promulgation. How has the judiciary responded to such misuse? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: …

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The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance 2023

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers   Source: TH  Context: The President of India exercised legislative power under Article 123 of the Constitution to promulgate The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023.   …

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Kerala Governor signs Lok Ayukta ordinance:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Context: The Kerala governor has signed the ordinance proposing amendments to the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999, that makes the agency’s orders not binding on the government.   Amendments to the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999: …

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