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2. The Constitution of India embraces the idea of separation of powers in an implied manner. Elucidate.
Approach:
Theme- Constitution of India does not provide the idea of separation powers in absolute form, but have the provisions for a reasonable separation of powers between the three organs of Government.
♤ Very briefly write about separation of power
♤ Explain that, there are no specific provisions (articles) to demarcate the powers between three organs of state.
♤ Yet there are few provisions (articles) which reasonably provide idea of separation of powers.
♤ Briefly discuss that here there are overlapping functions between organs and therefore doctrine of checks and balances is applied.