Federal Structure, Diversity and Insurgency in India

Our country has been hailed as a triumph of democracy. India is known as largest functioning democracy in the world and also a beacon of democracy to the world. The cornerstone of success of democracy is the way the power ..

Analysis: CAG and its Multifaceted Role

CAG is a constitutional office under article 148 and is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand for a period of 6 years or up to age of 65 years. Removal of CGS is as difficult ..

Freebies in Election Manifestoes

In India, the culture of promising freebies in election manifesto has been spreading extensively. The ethicality and legality of such promises has been the subject of debate for a while now. This issue was brought to the forefront when the ..

Securities Appellate Tribunal

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is responsible for protecting the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market and for all other connected matters. To protect and be ..

North Eastern Council

North Eastern Council is a statutory, advisory body established in 1972 via the North Eastern Council Act, 1971 for three key objectives viz. balanced development of the North Eastern Region; effecting better inter-state coordination; and maintaining security and public order ..

Issues with 74th Amendment of Indian Constitution

The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act came into effect on June 1, 1993. It is related to Urban Local Bodies or Nagarpalikas. It had been enacted to accord constitutional recognition to the Urban Local Bodies as the third tier of the ..

Paid News in India

The Press Council of India (PCI) defines paid news as any news or analysis appearing in print or electronic media for consideration in cash or kind. However, it is very difficult to prove that a particular news or analysis appeared ..

SVEEP

Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) was launched by Election Commission of India to inform, educate, motivate and facilitate voters and in turn make Indian democracy more participative and meaningful. In SVEEP, every aspect of the election process is ..