What are the major challenges towards reaching to a permanent and efficient dispute resolution mechanism for water allocation in interstate rivers? Critically discuss while keeping in focus recent proposal of a single, permanent Tribunal to adjudicate all inter-state river water disputes.

Challenges towards reaching a permanent and efficient dispute resolution mechanism Extreme delays in dispute resolution, No further avenue for redress grievances after the dissolution of the tribunal 3 .No permanent institution for implementing tribunal awards Objection of state to implement ..

While the political decentralization in India has been fairly successful, it faces several hurdles at fiscal and administrative fronts. Comment.

The constitution envisages decentralization through division of fiscal, political and administrative powers between different tiers of government. Political decentralization: The incursions by the centre, into the legislative domain of the states are quite less. The dismissal of elected state governments ..

The Anti-Defection Law (ADL) has been violated and misinterpreted time and again. Suggest measures to strengthen the Anti-Defection Law.

The Anti-Defection Laws (1985) seeks to disqualify legislators who vote against party directives in the legislature, or voluntarily give up party membership. Violations of Anti-Defection Law: The Speakers of various legislative assemblies have played a partisan role when it comes ..

The lower judiciary in India is plagued by various challenges which directly impacts its productivity. Discuss and suggest some remedial measures.

Lower judiciary or subordinate courts are the courts which function at the district level and below, in the form of session courts (criminal cases) and district court (civil cases). They work under the supervisory jurisdiction of the High Courts. Challenges ..

Enumerate the provisions within the institutional architecture of India to resolve inter-state disputes. Assess their effectiveness.

The institutional architecture in India to settle inter-state disputes includes the interstate council, the NITI Aayog and the Supreme Court. Inter-State Council: It is a constitutional body established under article 263, thus well-placed to settle disputes. It has solved over ..

Throw some light on the importance of alternate dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms and its types available in India. Suggest measures to further improve it.

Alternate dispute definition is defined as the process of mediation and resolution of disputes without judicial involvement. Benefits: Cheap resolution Less time consuming Reducing burden of courts More suited for minor disputes where personalized touch is appreciated. Beneficial for marginalized ..

Highlight the indispensability of the doctrine of separation of powers for a democracy. Elucidate the principle of ‘checks and balances’ and discuss it in context of India.

Doctrine of separation of powers is integral to any democratic setup. Ensures proper checks and balances. Prevents tyranny of the executive. Ensure sanctity of constitution and fundamental rights. Provides avenues for citizens who have been wronged by any organ of ..

Give arguments regarding the issue of bringing judiciary under the ambit of RTI.

The right to information act requires public authorities to provide requested information in a timeframe of 30 days. There have been demands for bringing judiciary too under the ambit of RTI. Merits of bringing judiciary under RTI: Transparency – the ..