In view of the recent critique of the collegium system, comment on the differences between the collegium system and the now-scrapped NJAC system. What is the way ahead for the Indian judiciary?

  The judicial system in India plays a very important function. The final bastion of hope for the average person is the judiciary. In that regard, who sits on the benches of judges is extremely important. Background: The Collegium System ..

The Karnataka High Court recently called upon the Law Commission of India to reconsider the criteria for age of consent. Discuss the need for this reconsideration.

  While dismissing a lawsuit brought under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, the Karnataka High Court recently stated that the Law Commission of India would have to reconsider the age threshold in order to take ..

Emerging from a Supreme Court Judgement, the Basic Structure Doctrine marked a significant shift in the balance of power, between legislature and judiciary. Explain. How the evolution of this doctrine also led to tensions between the judiciary and the legislature?

The doctrine emerged from the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), where the court held that: The Constitution has certain basic features that are inviolable and cannot be amended by Parliament. The judiciary has ..

Discuss the implications of the criteria set by the Representation of People Act, 1951 for the recognition of a political party as a national party on the political landscape of India.

The Representation of the People Act, 1951 sets specific thresholds for a political party to be recognised as a national party in India, which has significant repercussions on the Indian political landscape. A party must meet one of the following ..

Comment on death penalty in India. Give arguments in favour of and against continuing death penalty in present era.

Recently, the Supreme Court of India has referred the matter of capital punishment to a five-member Constitution Bench for giving the offenders an opportunity to present mitigating factors and circumstances so that they can better plead for a life term ..

The true federalism can only be achieved in India by adequately empowering third tier of Indian federal structure. Analyse.

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendment gave a constitutional backing to the three tier federal structure of Indian polity. Empowerment of third tier, key to strengthen federalism: Uphold principle of subsidiarity – decision making to be done at lowest level. ..

Explain the Lok Sabha Speaker’s role in deciding the agenda and adjourning sessions on the legislative efficiency of the Parliament.

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha plays an important role in the functioning of India’s Parliament, particularly influencing the legislative efficiency through his responsibilities in setting the agenda and adjourning sessions. As the chief presiding officer, the Speaker’s duties and ..

Explain the current procedure of appointment of judges in Higher Judiciary.

The judges of the Supreme Court and High Court in India are appointed by President as per article 124(2) and 217 of the constitution. Supreme Court Judges – Article 124 (2) Appointed by the President of India Recommendations made by ..