Explain the salient features of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough to remove cascading effects of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services?

The One Hundred and First Amendment Act (122nd amendment bill) of the constitution of India introduced Goods and Services Tax in India. It commenced on 1st July 2017. GST: Goods and Services Tax is an indirect tax, which is used ..

Critically analyze the need for amendment in the section 33(7) of the Representation of People Act (RPA), 1951 to restrict candidates from contesting on more than one seat.

The section 33(7) of the Representation of People Act, 1951 allows for contestation from more than one seat in an election. If the candidate is successful in winning both the seats, he needs to vacate one of them. Issues with ..

What the importance of Leader of Opposition in the Indian polity? Enumerate the constitutional officers in India whose appointment require and don't require the concurrence from the Leader of Opposition.

Each house of the Indian parliament has a Leader of Opposition. This post is statutory via Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition Act, 1977. This office derives its importance from the importance of opposition as an essential organ of ..

Explain the doctrine of neutrality and its significance in context of the constitutional offices in India.

The doctrine of neutrality implies that the holder of a public office should behave with the attitude of formalistic impartiality and without malice to anyone. E.g. A judge should remain oblivious to his kinship ties in pronouncing a judgement. Key ..

Highlight the institutional challenges faced by the Election Commission of India in dealing with the use of money and muscle power in electoral politics and ensuring free and fair elections.

The Election Commission of India is a premier constitutional body enshrined with conduct of free and fair elections throughout the nation. However, there are several institutional challenges present within the institution which hampers its functioning. Institutional Challenges: Lack of permanent ..

Critically examine the constitutional and legal provisions for transfer of judges of higher judiciary in India.

After the commencement of the constitution of India there is a strong demand for the reform in judiciary of India as well as the independence of judiciary from other organ of of the govt. AS PER SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ..

A written constitution is necessary but not sufficient condition to ensure constitutionalism. In this context, highlight provisions of Indian constitution that ensures constitutionalism.

The constitutionalism refers to limiting powers of the state, agreement on minimum standards to cooperate and fulfill the aspirations of people through a commonly agreed upon charter called constitution, which defines and gives power to the government. It seeks to ..

The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance.” Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situatio

Local government in India operates below the state level. It looks after the management of local affairs. It consists of local bodies who have been elected by the local people. India’s introduction with LSG: In India, the idea of democratic ..