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Presidential discretion / Debtoru Chatterjee.
Author
Chatterjee, Debtoru
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Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
First edition.
Published/Created
New Delhi, India : Oxford University Press, 2016.
©2016
Description
xxv, 312 pages ; 23 cm
Availability
Available Online
Oxford Scholarship - Oxford University Press: Law
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Firestone Library - Stacks
JK516 .C44 2016
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Executive power
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India
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Executive power
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Great Britain
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Executive power
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Commonwealth countries
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Presidents
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India
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Biography
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Presidents
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Great Britain
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Summary note
"Despite donning a constitutional mantle that essentially binds a president to accept cabinet advice in exercising all powers formally bestowed by the Constitution, the president of India can, in extraordinary circumstances, exercise discretion in the choice of a prime minister, acceptance of cabinet advice, dismissal of a government, and dissolution of Parliament, among other such privileges. This book examines the scope and limitations of these discretionary powers through various examples from India, Britain, and the Commonwealth. The volume draws on biographical material of Indian presidents and British sovereigns to explain how they tackled diverse political situations, the lessons from which can be unmistakable signposts for the future. The author combines three approaches -- analytical, comparative, and historical. He leans heavily on authorities as well as judgments of Supreme Courts and High Courts (of select jurisdictions), providing independent argument where required."--Jacket.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 292-299) and index.
Contents
The choice of a prime minister
Acceptance of advice
Dismissal of a government
Dissolution of parliament
The president as mediator
The constitution over conventions?
Conclusion.
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ISBN
9780199466566 ((hardcover))
0199466564 ((hardcover))
LCCN
2016440674
OCLC
950450389
Other standard number
99969872350
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