Sample Answer:
Introduction
According to the principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty as practiced in Britain, Parliament is the supreme law-making authority and no institution can set aside its laws. This principle is not followed in India due to the established norm of constitutional supremacy.
| Parliamentary Sovereignty in Britain | Constitutional Supremacy in India |
|---|---|
| Strengthened through unwritten constitution which largely comprises of various legislations or statutes, precedents, rules etc. | Strengthened due to written constitution and ethics of constitutionalism which acts as check on Parliament. Constitution is a reflect of people’s will. |
| No checks and balances on Parliament as judiciary or executive cannot set aside an Act of Parliament. | Checks & Balances -Article 13 expressly bars Parliament from enacting laws which curb fundamental rights. -Federal provisions: Parliament cannot enact legislations on state subjects. -Expanded by Basic Structure doctrine which even limits Parliaments constituent power. |
Conclusion
There are many similarities in Parliamentary functioning of India and Britain but India because of a written constitution ensured legitimate check on unbridled powers of the Parliament through an empowered an independent judiciary.
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