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Judicial endorsement of subjective executive satisfaction in legislative assent processes risks destabilising India’s federal compact. Analyse this concern. Examine constitutional provisions governing assent. Suggest safeguards to restore federal balance.

Topic: issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Q3. Judicial endorsement of subjective executive satisfaction in legislative assent processes risks destabilising India’s federal compact. Analyse this concern. Examine constitutional provisions governing assent. Suggest safeguards to restore federal balance. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The recent judicial interpretation expanding the …

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Supreme Court Clarification on Governor’s Powers to Assent Bills

Source:   IE Subject:  Polity Context: The Supreme Court delivered a landmark five-judge Constitution Bench opinion clarifying the powers of Governors and the President regarding assent to state Bills. About Supreme Court Clarification on Governor’s Powers to Assent Bills: What it is? The case concerns the constitutional process under Articles 200 and 201, which govern how …

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“The Governor is not an alternate power centre but a constitutional link between the Centre and the State”. Discuss.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive Q3. “The Governor is not an alternate power centre but a constitutional link between the Centre and the State”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The ongoing Governor–State confrontations, such as the Kalaignar University Bill 2025 case, highlighting constitutional boundaries, federal balance, …

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How is the Governor’s role defined and limited by the Constitution? How do recurring tensions with elected State governments affect federalism? Suggest reforms to uphold neutrality and accountability.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3.  How is the Governor’s role defined and limited by the Constitution? How do recurring tensions with elected State governments affect federalism? Suggest reforms to uphold neutrality and accountability. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question A picture of ‘Bharat Mata’ …

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