Explain the concept of separation of powers. What are the provisions in the Indian Constitution, which reflect separation of powers?
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In India, there are three organs of government namely legislature, executive and Judiciary. The constitution divides the power between the three and act as constant balance of power between three. Provisioned in Indian Constitution reflecting Separation of power a The legislature is responsible to legislate the laws, amend and delete existing laws
b The executive is responsible for implementation of law • Article 53 defines the executive functions of the Union • Executive on Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to lower house as per Article 75. c The Judiciary is responsible to see whether a law is pertinent and to rule on how should a law be applied. • Article 50 divides State to keep Judicial function of state away from executive. Purpose of Separation: → Absolute power in one casuist - Mahatma Gandhi.
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Venn diagram showing three overlapping circles labeled 'Executive', 'Judiciary', and 'Legislature' with 'Specialise' above, showing 'Equalization of power in case of India'
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