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What significant ruling was made in the Kesavananda Bharati Case?
What significant ruling was made in the Kesavananda Bharati Case?
- Political appointments to the judiciary are unconstitutional.
- Certain fundamental features of the Constitution are unamendable. (correct)
- Judicial appointments should follow seniority strictly.
- Parliament can amend any part of the Constitution.
What was the primary reason for the Railway Strike of 1974?
What was the primary reason for the Railway Strike of 1974?
- Protests against political corruption.
- Opposition to government policies.
- Call for improved service conditions and bonuses. (correct)
- Demand for higher salaries.
Which event escalated the confrontation between the judiciary and the executive in the 1970s?
Which event escalated the confrontation between the judiciary and the executive in the 1970s?
- The implementation of Directive Principles.
- The appointment of Justice A. N. Ray. (correct)
- The introduction of the Emergency.
- The declaration of Indira Gandhi's election as valid.
What was a consequence of the Supreme Court's decisions following 1973?
What was a consequence of the Supreme Court's decisions following 1973?
Who led the opposition protests in June 1975 calling for Indira Gandhi's resignation?
Who led the opposition protests in June 1975 calling for Indira Gandhi's resignation?
What was the government's response to the railway strike in 1974?
What was the government's response to the railway strike in 1974?
What issue was central to the conflict between Parliament and the Judiciary during this period?
What issue was central to the conflict between Parliament and the Judiciary during this period?
What characterized the political environment faced by the Congress party at the time?
What characterized the political environment faced by the Congress party at the time?
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Kesavananda Bharati Case
Kesavananda Bharati Case
The Supreme Court ruled that certain core aspects of the constitution could not be changed by Parliament, solidifying the judiciary's power.
Appointment of Justice A. N. Ray
Appointment of Justice A. N. Ray
The government appointed a less senior judge as Chief Justice instead of the most qualified, leading to accusations of political influence in judicial appointments.
Political Influence on Judicial Appointments
Political Influence on Judicial Appointments
Political ideologies increasingly influenced judicial appointments, fueling tensions between the judiciary and the executive.
Railway Strike of 1974
Railway Strike of 1974
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Conflict Between Parliament and Judiciary
Conflict Between Parliament and Judiciary
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Protests Against Indira Gandhi
Protests Against Indira Gandhi
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Crisis of Democratic Order in India
Crisis of Democratic Order in India
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Authoritarian Tendencies
Authoritarian Tendencies
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Study Notes
Politics in India Since Independence: The Crisis of Democratic Order
- Indira Gandhi's leadership was challenged by opposition parties
- The opposition saw protests against the political leader
- Protests stemmed from opposition to the leader's policies in Gujarat
- Opposition parties saw a movement to protest leaders
Railway Strike of 1974
- A nationwide railway strike occurred in 1974
- Railway employees protested using a strike
- The strike involved demands related to bonus and service conditions
- Government declared the strike illegal
Conflict with Judiciary
- The government faced conflict with the judiciary
- Differences arose in the period between the government and the ruling party
- Parliament and judiciary had opposing views on constitutional amendments
- Supreme Court ruled that Parliament couldn't curtail fundamental rights
Crisis and Response
- Political confrontation peaked in 1975
- Opposition parties led by Jayaprakash Narayan organized demonstrations
- Public dissatisfaction demanded Indira Gandhi's resignation
- Nationwide satyagraha was announced
- Demonstrators asked the army, the police and government employees to disobey illegal orders
Declaration of Emergency
- In June 1975, Indira Gandhi's election was declared invalid by a court
- The court ruled her ineligible to serve as a public representative
- A petition challenged her election campaign practices
- The High Court ruling meant she could no longer be Prime Minister if not re-elected within six months
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Explore the critical events in Indian politics since independence, including the challenges faced during Indira Gandhi's leadership and the significant 1974 railway strike. This quiz examines the conflict between the government and judiciary as well as the responses to political crises that shaped India's democratic order.
