Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 199 wordsTheir whole copy
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While India derives much of its constitutional framework from British westminster system; yet there are key differences.
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Head of States in :
| Base | India | UK |
|---|---|---|
| (1) who? | President | monarch |
| (2) Type | Republic; Elected | constitutional monarch (Herited) |
| (3) Appointment | judges, CAG, etc. | Limited appointment role (only council of minister) |
| (4) Legislative Powers | Ordinance; summon prorogue | - |
| (5) Executive Powers | Art 356; national emergency | - |
Others: wars, Diplomatic, etc.
How Roles differences reflect Constitutional Principles
(1) nature of State → India: Constitutional republic → vs. Britain → Perpetual monarch Elected by masses (Indirectly)
(2) legitimacy of govt and virtuous democracy in India.
(3) In Britain, ministers need to counter-sign the legal text → parliamentary sovereignty (vs. India's Constitutional supremacy)
(4) Judiciary's role → Presidential Election & disputes overlooked by judiciary to ensure fairness → It can check mala fide intentions of President wrt National Emergency, State Emergency, etc. (BOMMAI case)
(5) Depicts greater & stronger checks and Balances in India.
Close · a summary
Thus, although similar, yet greater divergences are present.