Question

In an Indian state, the ruling party is not letting the opposition party protest their decisions in the legislature. The working of the state's government is growing extremely authoritarian.

Which of the following scenarios can play out in such a situation?

• A. The President can declare a Constitutional Emergency.
• B. The President can declare a National Emergency.
• C. President's Rule can be imposed on the state.
• D. The state's High Court can be temporarily suspended.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A The President can declare a Constitutional Emergency.
C President's Rule can be imposed on the state.

If it is believed that the democratic machinery of a state is not functioning properly, the President can declare a Constitutional Emergency and impose President's Rule on the concerned state. However, the President cannot suspend any provisions in the High Court during such an Emergency.