Explain in detail the provisions provided in the Indian constitution regarding vacation of seats for simultaneously elected candidates.

According to the Indian constitution, an individual cannot simultaneously be a member of both Houses of Parliament or both Parliament and a state legislature, or represent more than one seat in a House. The provisions are as follows: Person elected ..

Explain the role of a pro-tem speaker in maintaining the sanctity and order of parliamentary proceedings during the transitional period before the election of a formal Speaker.

The pro-tem speaker plays a pivotal but interim role in maintaining the sanctity and order of parliamentary proceedings during the transitional period preceding the election of a formal Speaker. The Latin term “pro tempore,” meaning “for the time being,” aptly ..

Critically discuss the impact of Article 371A on the socio-political stability in Nagaland. How does it reflect the broader approach of the Indian government towards tribal autonomy?

Article 371A of the Indian Constitution has had a profound impact on the socio-political landscape of Nagaland. Introduced as part of the 16-point Agreement of 1960, which led to the creation of Nagaland as a separate state, this Article serves ..

"NJAC has impinged upon independence of judiciary and the doctrine of separation of powers."Argue.

The National Judicial Appointments Commission was established by the Union government of India by amending the constitution of India through the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014. It replaced the over two-decade-old collegium system followed for the appointments of the judges ..

In the light of the looming fiscal crisis threatening the states, comment on the state government’s reliance on revenue from liquor and lotteries. How can the states boost their revenue inflow?

Recently, the governor of Kerala Arif Mohammad Khan has criticized the state government for excessively relying on sale of liquor and lottery to increase the revenue. This has sparked a debate, should the government sell sin goods? Arguments against: The ..

"Article 312 of the Constitution provides for a national level judicial service, however, the plan of establishing an all India service for judicial officers is in limbo for the past five decades."Discuss the major issues around the issue while making a case for All India Judicial Services.

Article 312 of the Constitution provides for a national level judicial service. In spite of this provision, its establishment remains stranded. An All India Judicial Service carries certain advantages. There can be an independent body like UPSC which can conduct ..

Despite the role of NGOs in nation’s developmental ethos, it is the constitutional duty of the state to curb the activities of such NGOs which attempts to hamper national development. Discuss.

NGOs or non-governmental organizations are formally registered organisations aiming to render social service. NGOs are integral part of nation’s developmental ethos as: They act as a bridge between people and government. NGOs raise the voice of deprived sections. They fill ..

Non-political appointments, security of tenure and rigorous procedure for removal are some of the measures which were needed to strengthen the institution of judiciary. Comment.

Independent means someone or something which is not dependent on or controlled by others. Independence is thus highly important for a functional judicial system. It is the basic functions and decisions of every judge which must be free of every ..