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Indian Parliament describes in detail the working of the upper and lower houses of the Indian Parliament, the electoral system and the division of powers which make for a system of checks and balances preventing the misuse of the political system by any single institution or party. The book also discusses areas of accountability and highlights the specific areas of responsibility in the working of the Indian Parliament which act as safeguards of the rights of the ...
Judiciary in India covers the history of the Indian judiciary from pre-independence to the present time. The Indian judicial system, particularly the Supreme Court of India is the most honoured wing of Indian governance. This book discusses the overwhelming influence of the higher courts of the country on the working of the executive. The Supreme Court's role as the final arbiter on the intent of the various sections of the constitution and its role in protecting ...
Powers of President and Cabinet deals with the many grey areas in the Constitution of India in regard to the powers of the President vis-a-vis that of the Prime Minister and his Cabinet. It describes in detail the issues which divided even the framers of the Constitution on this issue while they were drafting the document. This book quotes extensively from the writings of illustrious leaders who drafted the Constitution, and discusses their prejudices and biases ...
The Encyclopaedia of Indian Government and Politics has been designed to enable students of politics, researchers, scholars and journalists to get a clear picture of the politics of today which has become so volatile that it is difficult to keep up with daily events. It combines the functional statutes and commentaries and penetrates their legalese in a concise and reader-friendly manner. It is a handbook which offers ready reference to the Constitution of India, ...