Vice President Dhankhar compares 1975 Emergency to a "draconian darkest period" and praises High Courts for upholding Rule of Law.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar compared the 1975 Emergency in India to a "draconian darkest period" since independence, expressing concern about the judiciary yielding to the dictatorial regime. Dhankhar praised the High Court of Rajasthan and nine other High Courts for maintaining their commitment to the Rule of Law during this time and emphasized the detrimental effect the Emergency had on India's development trajectory. He called for vigilance against anti-national forces exploiting constitutional institutions and emphasized the importance of upholding the doctrine of separation of powers.

August 10, 2024
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