Constitutional Safeguards

Why it matters

• They act as a check on executive and legislative overreach, preventing the concentration of power.
• They provide the legal framework for judicial review, allowing the judiciary to invalidate laws that contravene constitutional mandates.
• They secure the independence of constitutional bodies such as the Election Commission and the Comptroller and Auditor General.
• They ensure the protection of minority rights and the federal structure of the state.

How it is asked

Focus on the interplay between the Basic Structure doctrine, the scope of judicial review, and the specific articles that empower the judiciary to enforce these protections against legislative or executive encroachment.