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Page-6 of GS-II: Constitution of India & Polity

Unlike courts, the role and responsibility of tribunals is directly linked to and is subordinate to executive.. Do you agree? Explain.

The government role in formation, manning, and administration of tribunals has affected the effectiveness of Tribunal as an adjudicating body.It is directly linked and is subordinate to the...

January 16, 2024

“Article 142 gives the supreme court virtual license to intervene in any matter whatsoever.”Explain in the light of recent events.

Article 142 of Constitution of India deals with Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and unless as to discovery, etc.It states that the Supreme Court in...

January 15, 2024

"Without dissent, parliamentary system is dysfunctional." In this context, discuss how can B.R. Ambedkar views on parliamentary dissent can help solve the problems being faced by the Indian Parliament in the last few years?

Without dissent, parliamentary system in dysfunctional- This view was narrated by our President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during his visit to Auckland. He opined that “fierce debates and discussions”...

January 14, 2024

The ordinance making power was envisaged for unforeseen and sudden situations where the executive needed additional legal sanction to address the situation. However, it appears that executive has completely disregarded this requirement of necessity for immediate action. Discuss critically.

 Article 123 of the Indian constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances. It is an important tool when neither House of Parliament is in session and circumstances exist,...

January 13, 2024

What are the novel provisions of Indian federal structure that are not found in other federations? Discuss.

The Indian Federalism is very unique in nature and is said to be tailored as per the specific needs of the country. Wheare believes that the framers of...

January 10, 2024

While analyzing the nature of the party system in India, elucidate the various phases of evolution of political party system in India in the Post-independence era.

Before independence the Indian national congress was the most dominant political party in India with assimilation of diverse interests into what is called the Congress System. After the...

January 9, 2024

Discuss the powers of Election Commission of India with respect to registration, delisting and deregistration of political parties. Do you agree with the view that the recent amendment of FCRA underlines need for more teeth to the Election Commission? Justify your answer.

Election commission is the watchdog of electoral system in the country.It supervise the election right from announcement of polling date to the declaration of the result.It ensure free...

January 9, 2024

Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think this will give rise to a new trend in functioning of the Indian federal politics?

The 69th Constitutional Amendment act is important in the light of the conflict between Lt. Governor and the elected representatives of Delhi. The crisis originated in the context...

January 8, 2024

Critically examine the implications of the following developments upon separation of powers between legislative and executive in India – (1) Anti-defection law (2) 91st Amendment of the Constitution.

The doctrine of separation of power implies that each pillar of democracy – the executive, legislature and the judiciary – perform separate functions and act as separate entities....

January 8, 2024

Elucidate the constitutional provisions under which (1) Parliament can enact a law on subject of state list (2) Parliament can create new All India Services (3) Parliament can abolish existing All India Service.

The framers of our Constitution provides for a federal set. However, there are some provisions in the constitution which retard this idea and make the constitution unitary in...

January 8, 2024

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