It is often argued that the disturbing trends in judicial activism have become a challenge for executive to run ministries, government departments, investigation agencies and the police. Analyze the problem while suggesting measures that can be adopted to reduce tussle between government and judiciary in the country.

The constitution had envisaged the mechanism of separation of powers to ensure the fine balance in governance. The judicial activism impinges on the separation of powers in governance. Judiciary has often issues various decrees and orders to address the various ..

Discuss the rationale behind government's decision to include the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) under the Intelligence Organisations (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1985.

The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), which reports to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the National Security Advisor (NSA) is brought under the Intelligence Organisations (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1985. Functions of NTRO The NTRO acts as the primary advisor ..

Why the various investigating agencies and regulators need to work more closely in India?

It is said that if the Indian investigation agencies and financial regulators worked more closely and share information at an early stage without indulging in one-upmanship, frauds would not have escaped by gaming with the system. Lack of information sharing: ..

Examine the composition and importance of Law Commission of India.

Model Answer Law Commission appointed for a period of three years by the government is an ad hoc and advisory body. It consists of: a full-time Chairperson; four full-time Members (including a Member-Secretary); Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs as ex-offcio ..

Much controversy has been generated in modern times regarding Article 74 related to 'aid and advice' of the Council of Ministers (CoM) to President. Is the aid and advice of CoM binding on President? Discuss why and when this advice is binding or non-binding?

Article 74 says that there shall be a Council of ministers (CoM) with the Prime minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice. This ..

What are the matters with respect to which a Bill needs a prior consent of the President before it is introduced in Parliament? Explain.

Indian Parliament is composed of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President. Every bill passed by two houses becomes a law only after assent of president and hence president is an integral part of parliament. However there are certain bills ..

Explain how party symbols are allotted to political parties in India. Discuss in the light of recent examples, how election commission decides on party symbol disputes?

The power to allot party symbols are vested with the Election Commission of India as per the article 324 of the Constitution; section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. The election ..

Are there any rights guaranteed by Indian Constitution as absolute fundamental rights? Argue while emphasizing upon the Right to privacy.

Part III of the Indian Constitution is enshrined with the Fundamental Rights (FR). The idea of fundamental rights in India has been taken from the constitution of the USA. FR promotes the ideal of political democracy. Features: Some of the ..