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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

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

What is the minimum age for a person to become the Chief Minister of a state in India?

राज्य के अधिकारों की सीमा किसके द्वारा निर्धारित की जाती है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

What is the term of office for the Vice President of India?