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ThePrintPod: Emergency showed extent of executive power. 50 years on, it’s still embedded in Constitution

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Examining the Legacy of the Emergency in India's Democratic Framework

This chapter delves into the lasting impact of the Emergency period in India, analyzing how concentrated executive power has affected democratic checks and balances. It argues that the Emergency reflects deep-rooted structural issues within the Indian state's constitutional framework.

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