Presidential Discretion

Debtoru Chatterjee (, Senior Civil Servant working with the Government of India)

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English

OUP India
30 November 2016

Asian history; Social & cultural history; Constitutional & administrative law; Parliamentary & legislative practice

Despite donning a constitutional mantle that essentially binds a president to accept cabinet advice in exercising all the 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.

By: Debtoru Chatterjee ( Senior Civil Servant working with the Government of India)
Imprint: OUP India
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 552g
ISBN: 9780199466566
ISBN 10: 0199466564
Pages: 340
Publication Date: 30 November 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Debtoru Chatterjee is a senior civil servant working with the Government of India.