Topic Details (Notes format)

Doctrine of Severability

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Allows courts to separate the unconstitutional portion of a statute from the rest, retaining valid segments. Rooted in Article 13, it prevents entire laws from being struck down if partial severance can rectify the conflict with fundamental rights. For instance, if a specific clause contravenes Article 14, the court may sever that clause but uphold the remainder. The test is whether the invalid part can be isolated without altering the legislative intent. This principle prevents legislative chaos by salvaging lawful sections and aligns with the Constitution’s approach of minimal interference in valid legislative domains.

Practice Questions

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

View Question

सूचना का अधिकार किस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत आता है?

View Question

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

View Question

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

View Question

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में संसद के प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

View Question

Which of the following is a provision related to the financial powers of the Parliament?

View Question

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

View Question

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?

View Question

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?

View Question

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

View Question