Exercise Of Powers To Invoke Article 356 Of The Constitution Vis A Vis The Mandate Of Constitutional Morality - Critical Analysis Of Indian Scenario

Abstract

Oath of office is not meant to be a formality, but in reality it is being so. There are sacred texts of oath , but despite the sanctity attached to the oath, the principles of constitutional morality are disregarded for the sake of political interests. Exercise of powers under Art. 356 of Indian Constitution may be aptly described as an example of disregard of Constitutional Morality and breach of oath. The role of Judiciary therefore assumes crucial importance