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In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
- A.the Preamble of the Constitution
- B.a Directive Principle of State Policy
- C.the Seventh Schedule
- D.the conventional practice
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. a Directive Principle of State Policy
Article 50 of the Constitution of India, which is a Directive Principle of State Policy, explicitly directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive. This provision aims to ensure the independence of the judiciary, enabling it to function impartially without executive influence. While the spirit of separation of powers is a basic feature of the Constitution, its explicit mandate for judicial-executive separation is found in the DPSP.
Source: UPSC gs1 2020