Emergency Provisions — Mains Questions

The Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution have been described as a 'sword of Damocles' hanging over federalism. Critically analyze this statement with reference to the 1975 Emergency and subsequent constitutional amendments.

Examine the role of judicial review in preventing the misuse of Emergency Provisions in India. How has the Supreme Court's approach evolved from A.K. Gopalan to S.R. Bommai?

Analyze the constitutional and practical challenges in balancing individual liberty with national security during emergencies. Suggest reforms to strengthen safeguards while maintaining crisis response capability.