Page-23 of GS-II: Constitution of India & Polity
“The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.” Discuss.
Office of Attorney-General is a constitutional body and is the highest law officer of the country. The Attorney-General has the right of audience in all courts within the territory of India and has also the right to speak and take ..
Even though the population has increased there has not been a similar increase in the number of elected representatives. How the strength of Lok Sabha is determined. Discuss why there has been a freeze.
The composition of the Lower House has remained more or less the same for four decades inspite of the fact that the population has increased tremendously. What is the strength of Lok Sabha? Article 81 of the Constitution provides that ..
Why the opinion of Rajasthan Human Rights Commission on live-in relations is derogatory?
A live-in relation is one in which an unmarried couple lives together in a long term relationship that resembles a marriage. Rajasthan Human Rights Commission on Live-In Relations The commission issued an order asking the state government and the Centre ..
Comparing citizenship provisions between India & Afghanistan
The citizenship amendment act 2019, makes it easier for non-muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan to get Indian citizenship. Let’s look at the third country, which is Afghanistan. Afghanistan has a long history of conflict and invasions, though no ..
Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.
The Parliament is the temple of democracy. The parliamentarians debate various challenges haunting the country and frames laws for the peace and to fuel the growth engine. Why the role of Individual Parliamentarians is on Decline? Anti-Defection Law The law ..
What is anti defection law? Discuss the features of the law and other exceptions under it in detail.
The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act. It was included in the Constitution in 1985 by the Rajiv Gandhi government. The law sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of ..
The miracle arc of universe is long but it bends towards justice. Discuss the concerns related to the removal of judges in India and ways to reform it.
Judges and Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of India and the state High Courts can be removed from service�only through the process of impeachment under Article 124 (4) of the Constitution. Process of removal: A motion of impeachment addressed ..
In a historical judgement, the Union Cabinet approved 124th Constitutional Amendment Act. Critically analyse its features along with the recent issues.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019 seeks to provide for the advancement of economically weaker sections of citizens. Features of the bill The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 of the Indian constitution 10% of seats may ..
What are your views regarding the extent of user vulnerability in digital media?
The recent hiccup in the promised security by the Facebook-owned WhatsApp has caused many ripples in the market. Despite the promise of end-to-end encryption by the company, the recent intrusion by the hackers banking on a particular flaw in the ..
Give an account of the President�s rule in India. What are the conditions in which it can be applied in a state?
The imposition of�Article 356�of the Constitution on a State following the failure of constitutional machinery is called President�s Rule in India.� �Features of the rule: The�elected state government will be temporarily dissolved The�Governor, who is appointed by the government at ..