Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty. (10 marks)

Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty. (10 marks)

Q. Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty. (10 marks) - UPSC Mains 2023 Introduction: Parliamentary sovereignty refers to the supremacy of Parliament in the legislative process. While both the UK and India have strong parliamentary systems, the British model reflects absolute sovereignty , whereas India’s parliamentary sovereignty is limited by the Constitution . Body: Point of Comparison British Parliament Indian Parliament Nature of Constitution Unwritten and flexible; Parliament is supreme. Written and supreme Constitution limits parliamentary powers. Sovereignty Parliament is sovereign — can make, amend or repeal any law. Parliament is not sovereign — laws must conform to the Constitution. Role of Judiciary Courts cannot declare Acts of Parliament unconstitutional. Supreme Court can strike down parliamentary laws violating the Constitution (Judicial Review). Amendment Powers No distinction between ordinary law and constitutional law. Special procedure for…