What is the constitutional position of Directive Principles of State Policy? How has it been interpreted by the judiciary after the emergency in 1975-77?

The Directive Principles of State Policy are mentioned in Part-IV of the Constitution, from Article 36 to 51. These are Directives to the state to be followed in the formation of policy. They are however, made non-justiciable in the court ..

Explain the function and mandate and key issues in effective functioning of National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Lack of interstate coordination and the international linkages to the terrorist groups was posing a challenge for India in fight against terrorism. Therefore there was a need of strong, empowered federal investigating agency with all India Jurisdiction. To cater to ..

What are the main functions of the Chief Secretary? What are recent arguments against the post of Chief Secretary? Is this office now obsolete?

The post of Chief Secretary is the senior-most position held in the civil services of the states and union territories of India. The chief secretary discharges vital functions which Include: Adviser to the CM: Chief- Secretary acts as an advisor ..

What are aims and objectives of Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog?

NITI Aayog launched the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). WEP was envisaged by the NITI Aayog during Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) held in Hyderabad last year. The objectives of the WEP include WEP aims to build an ecosystem for women across ..

What are the features of the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Division of High Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2018?

The Union Cabinet has approved the Commercial Division and Commercial Division of High Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2018 introduction in the Parliament. The bill aims to provide for faster resolution of matters relating to commercial disputes and to create a positive ..

The very concept of cooperative federalism implies a strong centre, and state governments are largely administrative agencies for central policies. Critically discuss.

There are several premises of an argument that in cooperative federalism, the state governments are largely administrative agencies of central policies. For example, Article 256 provides that executive power in every state shall be exercised so as to that ensure ..

What are the major hindrances to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform as envisaged by constitution in fundamental duties? Discuss with suitable examples.

Article 51A (h) of the constitution which propounds fundamental duties provides that “It shall be duty of every citizen to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform”. But the scientific temper, humanism and spirit of ..

"Indian judicial system is reeling under a back-breaking load of 3 Crore pending cases in various levels of the courts across the country."Suggest steps to tackle the situation.

Indian judicial system is reeling under a back-breaking load of 3 Crore pending cases in various levels of the courts across the country. Immediate steps need to be taken to address the situation and at the current pace, it is ..