The parliamentary privileges in India are uncodified and this has led to their use for purposes other than they were intended for. In the light of this, examine the need for their codification.

Parliamentary privileges are available to members of Parliament and its committees to secure independence and parliamentary sovereignty. Article 105 of the constitution of India, deals with parliamentary privileges. Need for codification: It will reduce the risk of misuse of Parliamentary ..

Though Inter-state Council was established as a constitutional body, many of its functions remained eclipsed by the extra-constitutional bodies. Discuss while analyzing the relevance of Inter-state Council suggesting way forward.

It is irony of the Indian federalism that most states have remained dissatisfied with the functions of extra-constitutional bodies such as planning commission, National Development Council etc. over declining role of the constitutional bodies such as Inter-state Council, Zonal Councils, ..

The implicit fundamental rights in the constitution have been subject to judicial scrutiny time and again. Discuss the issues surrounding the "Right to Privacy" while giving reference to relevant constitutional articles and other such legal instruments.

Constitution of India does not see Right to Privacy as a fundamental right but it has been defined by the apex court as per principles of “Life and Personal Liberty” on many occasions. There have been many landmark judgments on ..

Highlight the need to establish an effective and functional relationship between Gram Panchayats and Self Help Groups (SHGs). Also suggest some measures to achieve it.

Adequate development at village level can be ensured through proper convergence of all entities working there. SHGs and Gram Panchayats work in many mutually inclusive areas like skill development, education, health services, etc. Need for effective cooperation: Functioning of SHGs ..

Despite consistent efforts made by successive government rural development still seems to be a distant dream? Critically examine the challenges to rural development schemes at structural, functional and implementation level?

The policies and programme of rural development, aimed at alleviating rural poverty, generating employment, eradicating hunger and improving human development index have tried to meet these objective but still rural development is a distant dreams. Various challenges as structural, functional ..

Explain the Supreme Court's verdict in Abhiram Singh Vs C D Commachen & Others case. To what extent this judgment can wipe out identity politics in the country? Critically discuss.

The Representation of the People Act, 1951, is the law governing the conduct of elections in India. Section 123 (3) of this law mandates that canvassing votes on the grounds of one’s own caste, religion or community would be deemed ..

Indian polity is influenced by Westminster model of government, but it is also unique in its own way. In this context, discuss the commonalities and differences between the political system of India and UK.

Indian polity is heavily influenced by the Westminster system of government, prevalent in Great Britain adopted by our founding father for its simplicity and familiarity. Similarities: Real & nominal executive (Prime minister is head of government while Queen/President is Head ..

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy and to ensure it, an Election commission free from any political pressure is of paramount importance. In this context, discuss the need to have a relook at the process of appointment and removal of election commissioners to the ECI.

Article 324 provides for an independent election commission to conduct free and fair elections. Recent allegations: Political influence in curtailing campaign period in West Bengal during 2019 elections. Lack of punitive action against the ruling party. Allegations of EVM malfunction ..