This book examines the scope and limitations of the discretionary powers of a president through various examples from India, Britain, and the Commonwealth. It draws on biographical material of Indian presidents and British sovereigns to explain how they tackled diverse political situations, the lessons from which can be unmistakable signposts for the future.
This book examines the scope and limitations of the discretionary powers of a president through various examples from India, Britain, and the Commonwealth. It draws on biographical material of Indian presidents and British sovereigns to explain how they tackled diverse political situations, the lessons from which can be unmistakable signposts for the future.
Debtoru Chatterjee is a senior civil servant working with the Government of India.
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Preface Acknowledgements Table of Cases List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Introduction 1. The Choice of a Prime Minister 2. Acceptance of Advice 3. Dismissal of a Government 4. Dissolution of Parliament 5. The President as a Mediator 6. The Constitution over Conventions? 7. Conclusion Appendix A: A Constitutional Outline of the Presidency (1950-87) Appendix B: Constitutional Table for India Appendix C: Constitutional Table for Great Britain Appendix D: Constitutional Table for the Commonwealth of Australia Appendix E: Constitutional Table for the Dominion of Canada Bibliography Index About the Author
Preface Acknowledgements Table of Cases List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Introduction 1. The Choice of a Prime Minister 2. Acceptance of Advice 3. Dismissal of a Government 4. Dissolution of Parliament 5. The President as a Mediator 6. The Constitution over Conventions? 7. Conclusion Appendix A: A Constitutional Outline of the Presidency (1950-87) Appendix B: Constitutional Table for India Appendix C: Constitutional Table for Great Britain Appendix D: Constitutional Table for the Commonwealth of Australia Appendix E: Constitutional Table for the Dominion of Canada Bibliography Index About the Author
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