Presidential Discretion
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9780199466566
Publication date:
12/09/2016
Hardback
340 pages
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ISBN:
9780199466566
Publication date:
12/09/2016
Hardback
340 pages
Debtoru Chatterjee
This book examines the scope and limitations of the discretionary powers of a president through various examples from India, Britain, and the Commonwealth. It 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.
Rights: World Rights
Debtoru Chatterjee
Description
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.
About the Author
Debtoru Chatterjee is a senior civil servant working with the Government of India.
Debtoru Chatterjee
Table of contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Introduction
1. The Choice of a Prime Minister
2. Acceptance of Advice
3. Dismissal of a Government
4. Dissolution of Parliament
5. The President as a Mediator
6. The Constitution over Conventions?
7. Conclusion
Appendix A: A Constitutional Outline of the Presidency (1950–87)
Appendix B: Constitutional Table for India
Appendix C: Constitutional Table for Great Britain
Appendix D: Constitutional Table for the Commonwealth of Australia
Appendix E: Constitutional Table for the Dominion of Canada
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Debtoru Chatterjee
Debtoru Chatterjee
Description
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.
About the Author
Debtoru Chatterjee is a senior civil servant working with the Government of India.
Table of contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Introduction
1. The Choice of a Prime Minister
2. Acceptance of Advice
3. Dismissal of a Government
4. Dissolution of Parliament
5. The President as a Mediator
6. The Constitution over Conventions?
7. Conclusion
Appendix A: A Constitutional Outline of the Presidency (1950–87)
Appendix B: Constitutional Table for India
Appendix C: Constitutional Table for Great Britain
Appendix D: Constitutional Table for the Commonwealth of Australia
Appendix E: Constitutional Table for the Dominion of Canada
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
