Election manifesto helps to understand the priorities of a political party and it enables the voter to make informed choices. In this context the election manifesto needs to be regulated. Comment.

Election manifesto are promises that a party proposes to fulfil, if it comes to power. During election phase, election manifesto of parties offer a lot of debate, on kinds of promises. But given the unrealistic claims of political parties, there ..

Highlight the significance of online dispute resolution in India and how it differs from traditional court of justice.

The online dispute resolution has seen a great traction in recent times, much on account of the covid-19 pandemic. Forms of online dispute resolution: E-Courts. Online mediation. Connected arbitration. Grievance redressal through e-ticketing in the consumer courts. Traditional experience in ..

In context of using discretionary powers, the scope for the governor is higher than that of the President of India. Comment.

Article 153 of the constitution establishes governor. The Governor in supposed to act as a link between the Union and the State (federalism). Under Indian constitutional scheme, the governor has more discretionary power than those of the president. Common discretionary ..

Throw some light on the need of a National Court of Appeal for reducing the pendency of cases and returning to the Supreme Court’s original role as final appellate court.

According to National Judicial Data Grid, the Supreme Court has around 60 thousand pending cases. Nearly 93% of cases are routine appeals (DAKSHA legal research). In this regard, Law commission as well as, Attorney General of India has recommended for ..

The local bodies remain subordinate to the respective state governments, despite being given the constitutional status as the third tier of the government. Analyse.

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 village, block and district level. Direct elections at all three levels. Reservation ..

Do you agree with the argument that the Anti-defection law violates the right to free speech? Highlight the key issues related to law and suggest reforms.|

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 on the grounds that it violates the right to free speech of ..

Throw some Light on the issues associated with functioning of the central information commission. Suggest measures to address these issues.

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 functioning: Vacancies and delay in appointment of CIC and ICs. RTI act ..

‘Tribunalization’ of justice may lead to ‘Trivialization’ of justice. In this context, discuss the objectives and issues associated with tribunals. Also suggest measures.

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 costs of dispute settlement. Tackle “Docket explosion” of cases. As they are ..