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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.