Which of the following statements about Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, as a drafting member of the Constitution of India, are correct? 1. He favoured the role of the Supreme Court in taking important decisions related to the interpretation of the Constitution of India. 2. He felt that the Supreme Court had to draw the line between liberty and social control. 3. He believed in the dominance of the executive over the judiciary. 4. He favoured a dictatorial form of governance. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, a key member of the Drafting Committee, held a balanced view regarding the judiciary's role. He favored the Supreme Court's authority in interpreting the Constitution, emphasizing that it should not act as a 'super-legislature' but must adjudicate rights and interpret the law [1]. He specifically articulated that the Supreme Court had to draw the line between individual liberty and social control, reflecting a nuanced understanding of constitutional balance. Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect as Ayyar was a staunch proponent of democratic principles and judicial independence rather than executive dominance or dictatorial governance [1]. He believed the Preamble embodied the long-held dreams of the nation and advocated for an object-oriented approach to constitutional interpretation [2]. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 accurately reflect his constitutional philosophy.

Sources

1. [1] Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 6: JUDICIARY > JUDICIARY AND RIGHTS > p. 142
2. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 91: Important Doctrines of Constitutional Interpretation > III Doctrine of Purposive Interpretation > p. 671