This paper is published in Volume-11, Issue-2, 2025
Area
LAW
Author
Raghav Gautam
Org/Univ
Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords
Governance, constitution, Polity, India, Power, Democracy, Judiciary, Executive, Legislature
Citations
IEEE
Raghav Gautam. The Balance of Powers in Modern Democracies, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Raghav Gautam (2025). The Balance of Powers in Modern Democracies. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 11(2) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Raghav Gautam. "The Balance of Powers in Modern Democracies." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 11.2 (2025). www.IJARIIT.com.
Raghav Gautam. The Balance of Powers in Modern Democracies, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Raghav Gautam (2025). The Balance of Powers in Modern Democracies. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 11(2) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Raghav Gautam. "The Balance of Powers in Modern Democracies." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 11.2 (2025). www.IJARIIT.com.
Abstract
The Constitution of India, adopted in 1950, reflects an intricate balance between flexibility and rigidity, designed to adapt to evolving socio-political realities while preserving the foundational values of democracy, federalism, and rule of law. This research paper examines the constitutional amendment process under Article 368, the role of Parliament and Judiciary in maintaining constitutional balance, the evolution of the 'basic structure' doctrine, and comparative approaches from other federal systems. It critically analyses the challenges posed by political motives, judicial interpretations, and the need to protect fundamental constitutional ideals, offering recommendations for strengthening constitutional integrity.