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Background
Overview
Understanding the constitutional provisions for emergency legislation, the balance of power between the executive and legislature, and the potential for its use or misuse is crucial for analyzing Indian polity.
Article 123 of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to promulgate ordinances when both Houses of Parliament are not in session, enabling immediate legislative action on matters requiring urgent attention. These ordinances have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament but are temporary.