Financial Emergency — Mains Strategy
Mains Strategy
Mains preparation for Article 360 requires an analytical and multi-dimensional approach. Start by clearly defining the provision and its purpose. Structure your answers around key themes: 1. Constitutional Framework: Detailed explanation of Article 360 clauses, powers, and procedures.
2. Reasons for Non-Invocation: Discuss political, economic, and institutional factors (e.g., 1991 reforms, RBI's role, stigma). 3. Constitutional Safeguards: Emphasize parliamentary oversight and, critically, judicial review (referencing S.
R. Bommai and 44th Amendment). 4. Impact on Federalism: Analyze how it centralizes fiscal power and affects state autonomy. 5. Contemporary Relevance: Connect to current economic issues (state debt, global shocks) and theoretical scenarios for invocation.
6. Comparison: Be prepared to compare it with other emergency provisions, highlighting distinct objectives and implications. Use a balanced approach, acknowledging the necessity of such a power for extreme situations while emphasizing the importance of checks and balances.
Practice writing answers that integrate Polity, Economy, and Governance perspectives, using a clear introduction, well-structured body with arguments, and a concise conclusion.