The 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments created a third tier of government in the form of Panchayati Raj and Municipalities. Constitutional Provisions: Three tiered Panchayati Raj structure at...
The Anti-defection law(10th schedule) was added through 52nd amendment of the Constitution which provides for disqualification on ground of defection. Soon after the passage, the law was challenged...
Central information commission is a Quasi judicial body, which is an appellate for the RTI process. It consists of Chief Information Commissioner and 10 information commissioners. Issues in...
Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies, which adjudicate dispute, between parties, but not courts in the traditional sense. Objective: Offer specialization, as expert knowledge is involved with judicial wisdom. Reduce...
The Cabinet committees refer to the group comprised of PM and select council of ministers, who collectively take key executive decisions. The 44th amendment made the president, bound...
NGOs play a vital role in the upliftment of the downtrodden in any society. This is particularly true for countries such as India, where inequality is high, benefits...
SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas. In this scheme, there will be use of latest technology such as drones to...
The Basic Structure Doctrine, a concept evolved by the Indian judiciary, holds profound significance in preserving the fundamental principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution. This doctrine, first articulated...
Separation of powers is a cardinal feature of the Indian constitution, based on the doctrine of checks and balances. Recently there have been instances of judicial activism, which...
The percentage of bills referred to Parliamentary Committees has witnessed a decline from 71% in the 15th Lok Sabha to 27% in the 16th Lok Sabha, and to...
