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What is the Doctrine of Severability? Discuss with the help of relevant judicial decisions. (Answer in 150 words)

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Doctrine of Severability is a judicial doctrine which tends to remove only unconstitutional provision of the law enacted by the legislature. a Removal of provision of 97th AA in Rajendra Shah Case Significance of doctrine: i Upholds constitutionalism for Section 6 was declared void ii Ensures check & balance iii Removal of uncertain non-judicial review in Kshato Katahan Case iv Upholds democracy and citizen freedom eg - Kaki Section 8(4) declared void of RPA in dily Thomas Case (2013) v Maintains balance between objective of law & larger public interest → Promotes Activism Curium → Judicial overreach, Violation of separation of power, Judicial restraint & upholding the constitutionalism is [necessary]

Unconstitutional of 42nd AA by SC in Minerular Mills Case (1980) A Ensures check & balance B Removal of uncertain non-judicial review in Kshato Katahan Case C Upholds democracy and citizen freedom eg - Kaki Section 8(4) declared void of RPA in dily Thomas Case (2013) A Maintains balance between objective of law & larger public interest → Promotes Activism

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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

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