Question

In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
1. the Preamble of the Constitution
2. a Directive Principle of State Policy
3. the Seventh Schedule
4. the Conventional Practice

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : a Directive Principle of State Policy

The Correct Answer is a directive Principle of State Policy.

 

• Article 36 to Article 51 of our Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of the State Policy.
• Article 50 prescribes the Separation of the judiciary from the executive.
• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) is not enforceable.

 

Preamble

• The Preamble is an introductory and explanatory statement in a document that explains the document’s purpose and underlying philosophy.
• The Preamble is a part of the constitution.
• The Preamble sets out the aims and aspirations of the people and these have been embodied in various provisions of the constitution.

Seventh Schedule

• The 7th Schedule deals with the separation of legislative powers between Union and State.
• The seventh schedule is divided into the Union and State subjects on which they can make laws.
• It comprises the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.