This mind map illustrates the doctrine of Separation of Powers as applied in India, detailing the three pillars of governance, their distinct functions, and the crucial system of checks and balances that prevents concentration of power.
This mind map illustrates the doctrine of Separation of Powers as applied in India, detailing the three pillars of governance, their distinct functions, and the crucial system of checks and balances that prevents concentration of power.
Makes Laws
Checks Executive
Impeaches Judges
Implements Laws & Policies
Appoints Judges
Veto Power (on Bills)
Interprets Laws
Judicial Review
Protects Fundamental Rights
No Organ Usurps Others' Functions
Part of Basic Structure Doctrine
Makes Laws
Checks Executive
Impeaches Judges
Implements Laws & Policies
Appoints Judges
Veto Power (on Bills)
Interprets Laws
Judicial Review
Protects Fundamental Rights
No Organ Usurps Others' Functions
Part of Basic Structure Doctrine
The Constitution of India implicitly provides for the separation of powers through distinct chapters for the Union Executive (Part V, Chapter I), Parliament (Part V, Chapter II), and the Union Judiciary (Part V, Chapter IV).
Article 50 explicitly mandates the separation of the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
The Legislature (Parliament/State Legislatures) makes laws, controls the executive through various mechanisms, and can impeach judges.
The Executive (President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers) implements laws, formulates policies, and appoints judges.
The Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts) interprets laws, reviews executive actions, and ensures the constitutionality of legislative acts.
Checks and Balances: The judiciary can declare laws unconstitutional (judicial review); the executive is accountable to the legislature; the legislature can impeach judges and remove the executive through no-confidence motions.
No single organ can usurp the functions or powers of another, as upheld by the Supreme Court in various judgments.
This principle is considered part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution, meaning it cannot be amended by Parliament.
Ensures accountability, prevents arbitrary rule, and protects individual liberties.
This mind map illustrates the doctrine of Separation of Powers as applied in India, detailing the three pillars of governance, their distinct functions, and the crucial system of checks and balances that prevents concentration of power.
Separation of Powers (India)
The Constitution of India implicitly provides for the separation of powers through distinct chapters for the Union Executive (Part V, Chapter I), Parliament (Part V, Chapter II), and the Union Judiciary (Part V, Chapter IV).
Article 50 explicitly mandates the separation of the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
The Legislature (Parliament/State Legislatures) makes laws, controls the executive through various mechanisms, and can impeach judges.
The Executive (President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers) implements laws, formulates policies, and appoints judges.
The Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts) interprets laws, reviews executive actions, and ensures the constitutionality of legislative acts.
Checks and Balances: The judiciary can declare laws unconstitutional (judicial review); the executive is accountable to the legislature; the legislature can impeach judges and remove the executive through no-confidence motions.
No single organ can usurp the functions or powers of another, as upheld by the Supreme Court in various judgments.
This principle is considered part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution, meaning it cannot be amended by Parliament.
Ensures accountability, prevents arbitrary rule, and protects individual liberties.
This mind map illustrates the doctrine of Separation of Powers as applied in India, detailing the three pillars of governance, their distinct functions, and the crucial system of checks and balances that prevents concentration of power.
Separation of Powers (India)
