Critically examine the steps taken by the Government of India to stop opportunistic takeover by firms from countries with which India has border tensions.

The Central Government has recently made imperative changes in FDI policy putting brakes on deep pocketed Chinese companies and its sovereign funds looking to do bargain-hunting in India during the current COVID-19 times along with other neighbouring countries with which ..

Critically examine the key features and provisions of Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 towards improving India's dispute resolution mechanism and making India a Hub of Arbitration.

The key features of the act are as follows: Now the arbitration agreement contained in form of communication through electronic means shall also be treated as an arbitration agreement in writing. Appointment of arbitrators shall be made by the Supreme ..

How far has the governance in India achieved the twin objectives of transparency and accountability? Discuss.

NITI Aayog’s recent step to bring out a “Good Governance Index” to measure parameters like transparency & accountability has brought focus on India’s positions on the two. Analysis of governance in India: Transparency: In formulation of schemes: Citizen feedback has ..

What are the main features of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2015 (LARR Act)?

Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2015 (LARR Act) amends the LARR act 2013. The following are proposed amendments in the bill:  The Bill creates five special categories of land use defence, rural ..

Even after 15 years of enactment, the RTI faces multiple issues in its effective implementation. Critically discuss while suggesting measures to address challenges in effective implementation of the RTI Act.

RTI (Right to Information) is an important instrument of participatory democracy which has led to a significant boost in accountability of government towards people. Though the RTI Act completed its 15 years, the Act still faces lot of issues at ..

Discuss the extent, cause and measures taken against the frivolous Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India.

PILs have brought a sort of revolution in justice dispensation in the country but at the same time have become a major headache also. The PIL activists started to play a major but not a very constructive role in litigation. ..

Is there any regulatory mechanism in India to make NGOs answerable on utilizing public money? Discuss while keeping in focus January, 2017 Supreme Court directives to central government.

NGOs in India are mainly registered as Societies, Trusts and Charitable Companies and are regulated  under following rules: Article 19(1)(C) of the Indian Constitution. Societies: Societies have to register under The societies Registration Act,1860. Trusts: Private trusts are registered under ..

What are the recommendations of the Shekatkar committee constituted to recommend measures to enhance combat capability and rebalance defence expenditure of the armed forces?

A Committee of Experts was constituted by Ministry of Defence under the chairmanship of Lt Gen (Retd) DB Shekatkar to recommend measures to enhance combat capability and rebalance defence expenditure of the armed forces. The report has been taken up ..

Critically discuss the divergent views on liberalizing the defence sector in India.

Liberalisation brought in the new era for the process of Industrialisation by aiding in enhancing domestic and global competitiveness. Due to the strategic reasons the defence sector was not liberalized. Now a strong case has been made for liberalisation of ..

What are the key features of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2018?

The Union Cabinet has approved the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for introduction in the Parliament. It is a part of the efforts of the Government to encourage institutional arbitration for settlement of disputes and make India a centre ..