Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his assent to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)?
A
Article 121
B
Article 122
C
Article 123
D
Article 124
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The question refers to an incident in 2002 where the President gave assent to an ordinance on electoral reforms after it was sent back by the Union Cabinet without changes.
2. The power of the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session is granted by Article 123 of the Indian Constitution.
3. An ordinance has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.
4. The President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers (headed by the Prime Minister). If the Cabinet resubmits the advice (in this case, related to the ordinance), the President is generally bound by it.
5. The relevant article governing the President's power to promulgate ordinances is Article 123.
6. Article 121 restricts discussion in Parliament regarding the conduct of judges. Article 122 protects the proceedings of Parliament from being questioned in courts. Article 124 deals with the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court.
7. Therefore, the correct article is (C) Article 123.