View answer copy →Utkarsh YadavAIR 32CSE 2025
Answered a very similar question
Their question: “Separation of powers as checks and balances (not absolute division)”
This is essentially the same question, the topper argues the Indian Constitution adopts checks-and-balances rather than strict separation of powers.
Key learnings from their answer
- ›On the pure-theory separation-of-powers question (Q10) he anchors the answer to its origin, attributing the concept to Montesquieu's 'The Spirit of Laws'. -> For abstract/theoretical prompts, open by sourcing the idea to its thinker and seminal work to establish conceptual depth before applying it to the Indian context.
- ›Every answer runs Introduction -> Body -> Conclusion closing with 'Thus...', and the body sub-headers are written to mirror the question's verb, 'Federal features include', 'Safeguards in SR Bommai Case', 'Role of Tribunals in dispute redressal', 'Way forward'. -> Make your sub-headings echo the exact words of the directive (examine/safeguards/measures) so the examiner sees demand-coverage at a glance; reserve a standing 'Way forward' box for any 'measures/steps' question.
Quotes used: “Montesquieu — concept of separation of powers proposed in 'The Spirit of Laws' (Q10)”