Page-2 of GS-II: Salient Features Significant Provisions of Constitution

The Anti-Defection Law (ADL) has been violated and misinterpreted time and again. Suggest measures to strengthen the Anti-Defection Law.

The Anti-Defection Laws (1985) seeks to disqualify legislators who vote against party directives in the legislature, or voluntarily give up party membership. Violations of Anti-Defection Law: The Speakers of various legislative assemblies have played a partisan role when it comes ..

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The parliamentary privileges in India are uncodified and this has led to their use for purposes other than they were intended for. In the light of this, examine the need for their codification.

Parliamentary privileges are available to members of Parliament and its committees to secure independence and parliamentary sovereignty. Article 105 of the constitution of India, deals with parliamentary privileges. Need for codification: It will reduce the risk of misuse of Parliamentary ..

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It is argued by some that the office of Governor needs to be abolished as it has outlived its relevance. Critically examine in the context of India.

The governor is the executive head of the state, who is appointed by the President and remains on his position during the pleasure of the President. The post has remained controversial since its inception, because of the involved politics. There ..

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Keeping in view the poor performance of India in the World Press Freedom Index (WPFI), elucidate the importance of media for a democracy. Also, identify the issues affecting media in contemporary times and suggest measures to address them.

India’s dismal performance in WPFI is a cause of concern. Media is regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy and its health is of paramount importance. Issues: Curbing freedom of speech: censorships, indirect coercion. Violence against journalists. Paid news affecting ..

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It has been observed on many occasions that the Right to freedom of religion often clashes with the right to equality and individual dignity. Discuss in the light of constitutional provisions and recent judicial pronouncements.

Individual dignity is one of the founding principles of our Constitution, finding mention in its preamble. That apart, certain constitutional provision ensures individual dignity: Article 14: equality of laws; cannot be discriminated on any grounds including religious. Article 19: Freedom ..

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Despite various laws to prevent criminalization of politics in India, the entry of people with criminal antecedents in politics is still prevalent. In the light of several judicial pronouncements related to this, suggest some remedial measures.

Criminalization of politics is detrimental to national interest. Various statutory and legal permissions are enacted to prevent it. Representation of People Act (1951): Disqualification of elected legislators found guilty of electoral offences. Disqualification if convicted with imprisonment of more than ..

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