UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Emergency Provisions

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Examine the conditions under which emergency can be proclaimed under Article 352 of the Constitution. Point out the safeguards against undue prolongation of the emergency. (94/I/2a/30)
To what extent the Supreme Court has put a check on motivated and arbitrary dismissal of State governments by the Centre under Article 356? Refer to caselaw. (96/I/2a/20)
What is the meaning of ‘failure of constitutional machinery in a ‘State’? To what extent is the satisfaction of the President in this regard subject to review
by the courts? Discuss. (99/I/3b/30)
When can the President’s Rule be imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution? Is there any need to amend Article 356? What will be your suggestion in this regard?(07/I/2b/30)
The framers of the Constitution felt that, in an emergency, the centre should have overriding powers to control and direct all aspects of administration and legislation throughout the country. Elucidate. (08/I/2a/30)
Doctrine of Prospective Overruling. (11/I/4a/15)
What restrictions have been imposed by the Constitutional Amendment (44th) to check misuse of proclamation of emergency? Discuss (13/I/3b/25)