In context of using discretionary powers, the scope for the governor is higher than that of the President of India. Comment.

Article 153 of the constitution establishes governor. The Governor in supposed to act as a link between the Union and the State (federalism). Under Indian constitutional scheme, the governor has more discretionary power than those of the president. Common discretionary ..

Topics: GS-II: Salient Features Significant Provisions of Constitution • GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States • GS-II: Major Issues Pertaining to Federal Structure

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has played an important role in tackling the issues faced by scheduled castes in India, but there is a need to strengthen it for the betterment of Scheduled Castes. Elaborate.

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) was established under Article 338 of the constitution. It earlier dealt with Scheduled Tribes too but after the 89th constitutional amendment, it has been relieved. Yet, it still looks after Anglo-Indians too. Need ..

Topics: GS-I : Salient Features of Indian Society, Diversity of India • GS-II: Salient Features Significant Provisions of Constitution • GS-II: Mechanisms Laws for Protection of Vulnerable Sections

In India, both Centre and States have misused the provision of issuing ordinances, even though it amounts to seizing the legislative powers by the executive. Critically examine.

Article 123 provides for issuance of ordinances by executive in extraordinary circumstances when legislative is not in session. Ordinance-route – Usurpation of power by executive: Legislative/law-making is a domain of the legislative in our democratic setup. Escape of parliamentary oversight ..

Topics: GS-II: Salient Features Significant Provisions of Constitution • GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States

To safeguard and uphold the freedom of speech and expression in India, it is imperative to adequately reform colonial laws that curtail free speech. Discuss.

Article 19 of Part 3 of constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech & expression as a fundamental right, subject to certain safeguards. Colonial laws that curtail free speech: Sedition laws, under IPC vaguely defined offences like “attempt to incite ..

Topics: GS-II: Salient Features Significant Provisions of Constitution • GS-II: Basic Structure Doctrine

“The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.” Discuss.

Office of Attorney-General is a constitutional body and is the highest law officer of the country. The Attorney-General has the right of audience in all courts within the territory of India and has also the right to speak and take ..

Topics: GS-II: Salient Features Significant Provisions of Constitution

Why India needs a Simple Language Commission?

In India, there is Department of Hindi under the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Central government. The department has been given the responsibility of spreading Hindi across the country. It recruits those who have done an MA in Hindi. ..

Topics: GS-II: Salient Features Significant Provisions of Constitution