Jagdeep Dhankhar Affirms 'Parliament's Supremacy' Amid Judicial Overreach Discussion
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Synopsis
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the supremacy of Parliament during a discussion on judicial overreach, asserting that no authority can supersede it according to the Constitution. He highlighted the importance of citizen roles in democracy and criticized the judiciary for overstepping its bounds.
Key Takeaways
- Parliament holds supreme authority as per the Constitution.
- Public representatives are accountable through elections.
- Every citizen plays a vital role in democracy.
- Judiciary criticized for acting like ‘super-Parliament’.
- Recent Supreme Court ruling prompted Dhankhar's remarks.
New Delhi, April 22 (NationPress) In the midst of the intense discussion surrounding ‘judicial overreach’ in India, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized once again that ‘Parliament is supreme’ and that no authority holds precedence over it according to the Constitution.
Speaking to the students at Delhi University during an event, V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar stated, “Elected representatives are the ultimate masters regarding the content of the Constitution. There is no provision in the Constitution for any authority to supersede Parliament.”
“Parliament is supreme, and in this context, let me clarify, it is as supreme as every citizen in this nation,” he added.
“Public representatives are held accountable during elections. A Prime Minister who declared an Emergency faced repercussions in 1977. Democracy exists for the people, and it is a protector of that principle,” the Vice President remarked during his address.
“In any democracy, every citizen plays a crucial role. It greatly intrigues me that some have recently suggested that constitutional roles can be ceremonial or ornamental. Nothing could be further from the truth regarding the responsibilities of everyone in this nation, whether they are constitutional functionaries or ordinary citizens. In my view, a citizen is supreme, as a nation and democracy are constructed by its citizens. Each individual has a role!” he further expressed to the students.
Dhankhar’s statements are poised to spark renewed discussions regarding the ‘supremacy of power’ between the Judiciary and the legislature.
Recently, the Vice President criticized the judiciary, asserting that judges were behaving like a ‘super-Parliament’ and operating without accountability.
His strong critique of the judiciary followed a Supreme Court ruling that urged Presidents and Governors to decide on bills and legislation within a specified timeframe.
He remarked that there should never be a scenario where the courts begin directing the President.
