Women are considered to be vulnerable sections of the society especially when it comes to rural areas. They suffer from many disadvantages as compared to men in terms...
The functions of pressure groups especially with respect to strengthening the democratic system are as follows- The pressure groups themselves do not want to form any Government. But,...
The Public Accounts Committee is a committee consisting of selected members of parliament which are constituted by the Parliament of India. The main objective of the committee is...
The 73rd amendment to the constitution was based on Article 40 (DPSP) which states that “the States shall take steps to organise Panchayats and vest them with such...
Section 123 of the Representation of the People Act talks about “corrupt electoral practices”. It states that the consequences of being found guilty of engaging in any sort...
The use of term “proportional election” with respect to election of President in India is flawed primarily because there can be no proportion unless there are at least...
Tribunals or quasi-judicial bodies are constituted to reduce burden on courts and address issues like service disputes, environmental issues, insolvency resolution, etc. Tribunal is replicating judicial problems: Tribunals...
Centrally sponsored scheme involves sharing of costs between the Centre and the state. Grievances of the states: These schemes represent tied funds, reducing the fiscal space available for...
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...
Till 1967, most states in India were under rule of a common party {Congress} and it was easier to resolve inter-state disputes. After 1967, other parties or coalitions...
