The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the constitutional authority of the President to declare a state of emergency in any part of the country where circumstances pose a serious threat to public safety or the effective functioning of government.
In its ruling, the apex court held that the President may lawfully exercise this power to prevent a grave breakdown of law and order or to stop situations from descending into chaos or anarchy. The court stressed that such intervention is aimed at preserving national stability and protecting democratic institutions during periods of extreme distress.
However, the court cautioned that the declaration of a state of emergency is not a routine tool of governance. It emphasized that emergency powers are justified only in exceptional circumstances where normal administrative and constitutional mechanisms have proven insufficient to contain escalating crises.
The judgment further underscored that the overarching purpose of emergency measures is to restore order, ensure continuity of governance, and safeguard the constitutional framework of the nation.
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