Historical Special Crisis Committee
Safeguarding India’s democratic institutions amid the 1975 National Emergency (1975–1977).
Stop Date: 1 January 1976
Context
The National Emergency of 1975 remains one of the most critical periods in India’s democratic history. This crisis committee examines institutional resilience, constitutional safeguards, and the balance between authority and liberty.
Guiding Questions
- How should democratic institutions respond to executive overreach?
- What safeguards prevent abuse of emergency powers?
- How can constitutional balance be restored?
Detailed background guides will be released closer to the conference.