“Independent of the relative intrinsic merits of the w:By-lawordinances proposed, promulgating these ordinances would appear to be inappropriate and contrary to the canons of constitutional propriety in view of circumstances existing at this particular juncture.”

—  Shankar Dayal Sharma

When ordinances were proposed to be introduced with the approval of the President on issues of shortening the poll campaign from three weeks to two weeks, and providing for reservation for Dalit Christians.
Source: Shubhankar Dam Presidential Legislation in India: The Law and Practice of Ordinances http://books.google.co.in/books?id=RvxGAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA218, Cambridge University Press, 16 December 2013, p. 218

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