India as a democracy needs democratically functioning political parties to deepen the democratic setup at grassroot level. Comment.

While India has a vibrant democracy at parliamentary level, intra-party democracy is not prevalent in India. Political parties – integral part: Give voice to all sections of society. Ensure accountability of the government. Enables ideologically inclined individuals to participate in ..

Topics: GS-I: Social Empowerment Communalism Regionalism Secularism • GS-II: Comparison of Indian Constitutional Scheme With Other Countries • GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy and to ensure it, an Election commission free from any political pressure is of paramount importance. In this context, discuss the need to have a relook at the process of appointment and removal of election commissioners to the ECI.

Article 324 provides for an independent election commission to conduct free and fair elections. Recent allegations: Political influence in curtailing campaign period in West Bengal during 2019 elections. Lack of punitive action against the ruling party. Allegations of EVM malfunction ..

Topics: GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies • GS-II: Salient Features of the Representation of Peoples Act

Examine the systematic issues that create hurdles in the effective functioning of regulatory bodies in India.

The regulatory bodies are crucial effective, independent and effective functioning of sectoral authorities in India, such as: TRAI – regulating telecom sector RBI – banking sector IRDA – insurance sector SEBI – capital market Systematic Issues: Politicization – Tussle between ..

Topics: GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Tribunals have not only failed in achieving their envisaged objectives but also creating multiple challenges in the administration of justice in India. Critically analyze.

Tribunalization of justice in India has been a central feature of India’s legal system in past decade. Its features are: Trapping of writ Quasi judicial authority Expert adjudication Significance: Overburdened Judiciary has been inadequate to meet the needs of technical ..

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

In a right institutional setup, the judicial decision-making is not affected by post-retirement appointments. Comment.

An independent and impartial judiciary is sine-quo-non for a democracy. Article 124(7) of the constitution debars a judge from pleading before any court/tribunal post retirement. Rationale behind it: Prevent quid-pro-quo, i.e. give and take between executive and judiciary. Ensure impartial ..

Topics: GS-II: Separation of Powers Dispute Resolution Mechanisms • GS-II: Various Issues Related to Executive Judiciary in India • GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Highlight the institutional challenges faced by the Election Commission of India in dealing with the use of money and muscle power in electoral politics and ensuring free and fair elections.

The Election Commission of India is a premier constitutional body enshrined with conduct of free and fair elections throughout the nation. However, there are several institutional challenges present within the institution which hampers its functioning. Institutional Challenges: Lack of permanent ..

Topics: GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies • GS-II: Salient Features of the Representation of Peoples Act