Presidential discretion / Debtoru Chatterjee.

Author
Chatterjee, Debtoru [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
First edition.
Published/​Created
  • New Delhi, India : Oxford University Press, 2016.
  • ©2016
Description
xxv, 312 pages ; 23 cm

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    "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.
    Bibliographic references
    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.
    ISBN
    • 9780199466566 ((hardcover))
    • 0199466564 ((hardcover))
    LCCN
    2016440674
    OCLC
    950450389
    Other standard number
    • 99969872350
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