Unit I · Constitutional Law – II
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 53–78 | Union executive: President, Council of Ministers and Attorney-General |
| Constitution of India | 79–122 | Parliament: composition, officers, legislative procedure and privileges |
| Constitution of India | 153–167 | State executive |
| Constitution of India | 168–212 | State legislatures |
AIR 1955 SC 549 · Supreme Court of India
The executive power of the Union and the States is co-extensive with legislative power and may be exercised without prior legislation unless the Constitution or a statute requires it.
AIR 1974 SC 2192 · Supreme Court of India
The President and the Governor act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, except in the narrow range of functions requiring independent judgment.