Separation of Powers: Recent Legislative vs. Judicial Standoffs

The Doctrine of Separation of Powers is a cornerstone of any democracy, dividing governmental authority into three distinct branches: the legislature, which makes laws; the executive, which enforces them; and the judiciary, which interprets them. While the Indian Constitution does not explicitly codify this principle, it is an integral part of its basic structure.

Recent Developments

  • A major recent standoff has been over the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC).
  • The 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014, sought to replace the Collegium system for appointing judges to the higher judiciary with a six-member commission.
  • The commission's composition, which included the Union Law ....
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