Page-28 of GS-II: Constitution of India & Polity

In recent times, post poll alliances between parties have become inevitable in electoral politics. Comment on the need for a legal framework to curb this unethical practice.

The recent coalition in Maharashtra where three political parties came together to form an alliance saw certain voters moving to the Supreme Court to challenge the unholy alliance. Post-poll alliances have been subject to debate of immorality, as parties fought ..

Do you think Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance? Explain

India is a land of diversity. To ensure that unity and integrity of the country are not compromised through despotism our forefathers had designed the governance system in which constitution is Supreme. The Supremacy of Constitution is maintained through Checks ..

“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 ..