Critically discuss the impact of the Charter Acts of 1833 and 1853 on the administrative structure and policy-making in British India.

The Charter Acts of 1833 and 1853 were pivotal in reshaping the administrative and legislative landscape of British India. The Charter Act of 1833 marked a significant shift by centralizing the administration under the Governor-General of India, a move that ..

Critically analyse the Role of independent candidates in elections of India.

Independent candidates play a noteworthy role in India’s electoral landscape, offering voters an alternative to established political parties. While independents face significant challenges, they have occasionally achieved electoral success and influenced political outcomes. Key points about independents in Indian elections ..

Despite the important role played by pressure groups in governance, their credibility is under scanner due to lack of transparency in their representativeness, funding and relationship with the government. Discuss.

Pressure groups are the groups of like-minded people who come together to impact the legislation, execution in their favour. Pressure group play important role in governance: In giving voice to the unheard. Strengthening democracy. Representing the deprived, e.g. Mahila Shashaktikaran ..

Fair and speedy trial is as important as conviction of the guilty and acquittal of the innocent. In the light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind the large number of undertrials in India and measures taken to ameliorate the issues faced by them.

Judiciary in India faces issue of huge pendency of cases (about 37%). The increase in under trials in India is due to following reasons: High vacancy in judiciary, especially in lower judiciary. To maintain rule of law and notion of ..

Article 22, despite being a fundamental right, has some parts which pose as ‘fundamental dangers’. Examine the above statement in the light of debate surrounding preventive detention laws in India.

The article 22 of the Indian constitution contains certain laws for detention and arrest. Article 22 ensures: Any arrested person be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours. A person alleged of offence be given reason of his arrest except ..

There are several petitions filed in Supreme Court of India challenging the constitutional validity of sections 499 and 500 of IPC. Critically examine the issue while keeping Fundamental Rights in focus.

Section 499 and 500 of IPC pertain criminal defamation and the person guilty of criminal defamation can be sent to jail for two years. There are several petitions filed in Supreme Court of India challenging the constitutional validity of both ..

The basic structure doctrine transformed the role of Supreme Court from interpretative" to "proactive", thus ensuring that India has a thriving democracy". Critically analyze.

In a democratic set-up, Judiciary has a significant position. It performs the role of being an interpreter, protector, guardian of the supremacy of the constitution. As an interpreter, the judiciary has been able to safeguard the basic fundamental rights of ..

What can be the possible implications of putting water in Union List instead of its current position in State List and contrary to demand to put it in Concurrent List? Discuss.

As per the constitution of India, Water is currently a State subject. but the provisions are not that much clear as it looks. Coverage: The term water includes water supplies, irrigation, and canals, drainage, water storage, etc. Complications: The primary ..