Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

In order to enquire into the allegations of abuse of power during the emergency period, the Janata Party Government appointed a commission under which of the following?

Options:

Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha

Justice A. N. Ray

Justice J. C. Shah

Justice H. J. Kania

Correct Answer:

Justice J. C. Shah

Explanation:

In May 1977, the Janata Party government appointed a Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice J.C. Shah, retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, to inquire “into several aspects of allegations of abuse of authority, excesses and malpractices committed and action taken in the wake of the Emergency proclaimed on the 25th June, 1975”.