Separation of Powers Flashcards
SoP articles(6=4+2)
50
121, 211
122, 212
105, 194
74(2), 163(3)
361
Art 121,211
Legislatures cannot discuss the conduct of a judge of SC or HCs
Art 122,212
Courts cannot inquire into the proceedings of Plmt & state Legislatures
Art 105,194
Judicial immunity to MPs & MLAs from anything spoken during sessions
Art 74(2), 163(3)
Courts barred to inquire into the advice tendered by CoM to Prez/Gov
Art 361
Prez & Gov enjoy immunity from court proceedings
Leg check on Exe, Jud
- No confidence, censure motion+Qn, zero hr, Prez impeachment(A.61)
- Judges Removal(124(4))
Exe check on Leg, Jud
- Ord(A.123)+ Delegated legislation
- Appt of cji & other judges(A.124(2))+ Pardoning(A.72, 161)
Jud check on Leg, Exe
- Art.13,32,226+ 142
- writ petitions
SoP part of basic structure case
Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain case, 1975
Ordinance judgments(2)
DC Wadhwa vs Bihar,1987(only in exceptional circumstances)
RC Cooper, 1970(can be challenged in court)