Emergency Powers — Mains Questions

The emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution have been described as a 'necessary evil'. Critically examine this statement in the light of India's experience with emergency powers.

Analyze the role of judicial review in preventing the misuse of emergency powers in India. How has the Supreme Court's approach evolved from the ADM Jabalpur case to the S.R. Bommai judgment?

Examine the impact of emergency provisions on India's federal structure. How do these provisions balance the need for national unity with federal autonomy?