Abstract
This article assesses the Indian Constitution's perspective on the notion of 'good governance' At a theoretical level, it analyses the key aspects of that notion, and shows how a liberal democratic government is well suited to advancing them. Thereafter, the article considers both the form and the functioning of government in India, as established by its Constitution. It argues that while the nature of such government is compatible with the idea of good governance, its effectiveness in practice has been hindered by the failure of the Courts to subject political parties to constitutional scrutiny, and to utilize, for this purpose, the Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties. It also argues that amending the Indian Constitution, to expand the principles of judicial and administrative independence, as well as to incorporate the institution of the Ombudsman, would benefit its working. The conclusion of the article, however, is that, fundamentally, the governmental structure envisaged by the Indian Constitution does promote good governance
Recommended Citation
Sudarshan, Aditya
(2005)
"Constitutional Perspectives on Good Governance,"
National Law School of India Review: Vol. 17:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://repository.nls.ac.in/nlsir/vol17/iss1/3
