UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The Chief Justice of India's refusal to meet Opposition leaders regarding allegations against the Chief Election Commissioner was explained in the newspaper mainly through the ideas of:

  1. Separation of powers and judicial propriety
  2. Collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers
  3. Parliamentary privilege over all pending judicial proceedings
  4. The President's power to dissolve the Supreme Court

Answer

Correct Answer

Separation of powers and judicial propriety

Explanation

Option A is correct: the CJI cited constitutional boundaries, neutral distance and judicial propriety, while directing parties to judicial remedies. Option B concerns executive accountability, not the reason given. Option C is wrong because privilege does not place Parliament above judicial review. Option D describes no constitutional power of the President.

Topics: constitutional governance, judicial independence, polity, separation of powers and propriety