According to ______________ of the Constitution of India, the President has the power to promulgate Ordinances.

Correct option is A

Article 123 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to promulgate Ordinances when Parliament is not in session. These ordinances have the same force as laws but must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly.

Important Key Points:

1. Ordinances address urgent legislative needs.
2. Often used during political impasses or emergencies.
3. The ordinance must adhere to constitutional limitations and judicial scrutiny.
4. Cannot replace legislative bills unless necessary.
5. If not approved, the ordinance ceases to operate.
6. Reflects the President's role as part of the legislative process in exceptional situations.

Knowledge Booster:

• Article 121: Relates to Parliament's discussion of judicial conduct.
• Article 125: Deals with the remuneration of Supreme Court judges.
• Article 127: Concerns the appointment of ad hoc judges in the Supreme Court.
• Article 123 safeguards the legislative process in unforeseen scenarios.