The Supreme Court, in Krishna Kumar Singh v. State of Bihar, made a series of pronouncements with potentially huge implications for the future of democratic governance in the country.
According to Justice Chandrachud, the authority to issue ordinances is not an absolute entrustment, but is “conditional upon a satisfaction that circumstances exist rendering it necessary to take immediate action”. In other words, ordinances are not immune from judicial challenge.
Constitutional Provisions of Ordinance:
Does the idea of ordinance go along with the founder’s aims?
Is ordinance an exceptional measure?
Is it a clear case of abuse?
Does ordinances are subjected to scrutiny?
Way Ahead:
Category: Mains | GS – II | Polity
Source: The Hindu