Page-5 of GS-II: Constitution of India & Polity

Critically discuss the impact of the Charter Acts of 1833 and 1853 on the administrative structure and policy-making in British India.

The Charter Acts of 1833 and 1853 were pivotal in reshaping the administrative and legislative landscape of British India. The Charter Act of 1833 marked a significant shift...

February 8, 2024

Critically analyse the Role of independent candidates in elections of India.

Independent candidates play a noteworthy role in India’s electoral landscape, offering voters an alternative to established political parties. While independents face significant challenges, they have occasionally achieved electoral...

February 6, 2024

Despite the important role played by pressure groups in governance, their credibility is under scanner due to lack of transparency in their representativeness, funding and relationship with the government. Discuss.

Pressure groups are the groups of like-minded people who come together to impact the legislation, execution in their favour. Pressure group play important role in governance: In giving...

February 6, 2024

Fair and speedy trial is as important as conviction of the guilty and acquittal of the innocent. In the light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind the large number of undertrials in India and measures taken to ameliorate the issues faced by them.

Judiciary in India faces issue of huge pendency of cases (about 37%). The increase in under trials in India is due to following reasons: High vacancy in judiciary,...

February 4, 2024

Article 22, despite being a fundamental right, has some parts which pose as ‘fundamental dangers’. Examine the above statement in the light of debate surrounding preventive detention laws in India.

The article 22 of the Indian constitution contains certain laws for detention and arrest. Article 22 ensures: Any arrested person be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours....

February 3, 2024

There are several petitions filed in Supreme Court of India challenging the constitutional validity of sections 499 and 500 of IPC. Critically examine the issue while keeping Fundamental Rights in focus.

Section 499 and 500 of IPC pertain criminal defamation and the person guilty of criminal defamation can be sent to jail for two years. There are several petitions...

January 31, 2024

The basic structure doctrine transformed the role of Supreme Court from interpretative" to "proactive", thus ensuring that India has a thriving democracy". Critically analyze.

In a democratic set-up, Judiciary has a significant position. It performs the role of being an interpreter, protector, guardian of the supremacy of the constitution. As an interpreter,...

January 31, 2024

What can be the possible implications of putting water in Union List instead of its current position in State List and contrary to demand to put it in Concurrent List? Discuss.

As per the constitution of India, Water is currently a State subject. but the provisions are not that much clear as it looks. Coverage: The term water includes...

January 22, 2024

Lack of adequate financial resources does not allow the local bodies discharge their responsibilities properly. In this context, examine the various problems faced in mobilization of resources by Panchayati Raj Institutions.

The 73rd amendment to our constitution envisages a self-governing self- sufficient 3 tier government. 29 subjects are delegated to this 3rd tier governance. Gram Panchayats have been given...

January 22, 2024

Breakdown of one-party dominance in 1967 resulted in a profound alteration of the political setting of Indian federalism. Explain.

A dominant-party system is referred to as the political condition in which the presence of opposition groups or parties is allowed, but the election result shows a single-party...

January 22, 2024