Comment on the recent criticism of the Enforcement Directorate in India. What can be done to remove its shortcomings?

  The Enforcement Directorate’s callous style of operating was criticized harshly by a Mumbai special court recently, which is the most recent instance of how the political class abuses investigative institutions. The most recent critique of the ED demonstrates how ..

Topics: GS-II: Major Issues Pertaining to Federal Structure • GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine on tech giant Google. In this context, discuss the role of CCI. Also, compare CCI’s actions with the US and EU regulators to curb monopolistic behaviors.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore ($162 million) on Google for abusing its market dominant position in multiple categories related to the Android mobile device ecosystem in the country. Competition commission of ..

Topics: GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies • GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in Various Sectors

The NGT is a unique institution with a role going beyond mere adjudication and having a capacity to provide redressal for environmental exigencies. Analyze.

The NGT was established in 2010 with an aim to provide faster resolution of environmental disputes. The role of NGT is not limited to merely adjudication but extends beyond: It has the capacity to suo-moto take cognizance of any issue ..

Topics: GS-II: Various Issues Related to Executive Judiciary in India • GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Government of India in recent past has focussed on reforming the public grievance redressal mechanisms, however their effectiveness remains limited. Discuss.

The Public grievance redressal mechanisms are the methods and/or mechanisms under which the grievances of an aggrieved citizen are solved in a time bound manner. Reforms done by the government: CPGRAMS Citizen’s charter Sevottam model Fast track courts E-governance Appointment ..

Topics: GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

The problems from which the judiciary is suffering, are being replicated with tribunals too, along with few other added problems. Analyze.

Tribunals or quasi-judicial bodies are constituted to reduce burden on courts and address issues like service disputes, environmental issues, insolvency resolution, etc. Tribunal is replicating judicial problems: Tribunals are suffering due to pendency of cases just like the courts. Tribunals ..

Topics: GS-II: Various Issues Related to Executive Judiciary in India • GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Throw some light on the importance of alternate dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms and its types available in India. Suggest measures to further improve it.

Alternate dispute definition is defined as the process of mediation and resolution of disputes without judicial involvement. Benefits: Cheap resolution Less time consuming Reducing burden of courts More suited for minor disputes where personalized touch is appreciated. Beneficial for marginalized ..

Topics: GS-II: Various Issues Related to Executive Judiciary in India • GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies