In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
the Preamble of the Constitution
a Directive Principle of State Policy
the Seventh Schedule
the conventional practice
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UPSC IAS – 2020
A) The Preamble: Contains ideals but not specific mandates for separation of powers.
B) A Directive Principle of State Policy: Article 50 is a DPSP.
C) The Seventh Schedule: Deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and States.
D) The conventional practice: While separation is practiced, it is based on the constitutional directive in Article 50 and judicial pronouncements, not merely convention.
– Article 50 is a Directive Principle of State Policy.