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From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers by the courts, ‘Principle of Federal Supremacy’ and ‘Harmonious Construction’ have emerged. Explain.

From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers by the courts, ‘Principle of Federal Supremacy’ and ‘Harmonious Construction’ have emerged. Explain. Constitution has provided for division of legislative powers between the Centre and state in the seventh…

“The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.”

“The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” The Central Administrative Tribunal had been established under Article 323 –…

The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.

The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof. Introduction: Joint sitting is extraordinary machinery…

The ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy signals India’s commitment to improve ties with its immediate neighbours but faces challenges of regional diplomacy.

The ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy signals India’s commitment to improve ties with its immediate neighbours but faces challenges of regional diplomacy. Introduction A nation’s destiny is linked to its neighbourhood- this specifies the need of a peaceful and integrated neighbourhood. India’s…

Constitution makers provided ordinance powers for the executive to deal with exigency situations. However it has been utilised to bypass the legislature many a times. In this context, analyse the impact of frequent resort to ordinances on various factors of democracy by illustrating Supreme Court judgements.

Constitution makers provided ordinance powers for the executive to deal with exigency situations. However, it has been utilised to bypass the legislature many a times. In this context, analyse the impact of frequent resort to ordinances on various factors of…

Examine the relative roles of the legislature, executive and judiciary in the functioning of parliamentary system of government. Is it true that the Executive is exercising more and more control over the recent years?

Examine the relative roles of the legislature, executive and judiciary in the functioning of parliamentary system of government. Is it true that the Executive is exercising more and more control over the recent years? Introduction Indian constitution prescribes both fusion…

Parliamentary standing committees are a significant tool to enhance the accountability of executive. In this context, critically analyse their functioning and suggest measures to make them more effective.

Parliamentary standing committees are a significant tool to enhance the accountability of executive. In this context, critically analyse their functioning and suggest measures to make them more effective. Introduction The Parliament is too unwieldy a body to deliberate effectively the…

What are the various alternative dispute redressal methods? Critically analyse the effectiveness of Alternate Dispute Redressal mechanisms in serving Justice.

What are the various alternative dispute redressal methods? Critically analyse the effectiveness of Alternate Dispute Redressal mechanisms in serving Justice. Introduction: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a process to settle disputes among parties by using unconventional methods of dispute resolution…

Self Help Groups are the backbone of women empowerment in India, however the potential of SHGs are not fully tapped. Critically analyse the role of SHG in women empowerment and suggest some measures to make the SHGs effective on this front.

Self Help Groups are the backbone of women empowerment in India, however the potential of SHGs are not fully tapped. Critically analyse the role of SHG in women empowerment and suggest some measures to make the SHGs effective on this…

India – Russia relations are moving from multi-dimensional association to uni-dimensional association with focus on defence procurement. Critically analyse.

India – Russia relations are moving from multi-dimensional association to uni-dimensional association with focus on defence procurement. Critically analyse. Introduction India Russia relations have remained an important aspect of India’s foreign policy, covering multi-faceted spheres having similar security, Political and…

India being the party to SCO and QUAD is one of many instances showing the growing strategic autonomy of India in the global arena. Discuss the reasons for growing stature of India highlighting the various instances where India is exhibiting its sovereignty and self-interest.

India being the party to SCO and QUAD is one of many instances showing the growing strategic autonomy of India in the global arena. Discuss the reasons for growing stature of India highlighting the various instances where India is exhibiting…

The spirit of federalism is to accommodate vast diversity present in the Indian society, but the recent instances of tussle between central and state governments are seen as threat to federal nature Indian democracy.

The spirit of federalism is to accommodate vast diversity present in the Indian society, but the recent instances of tussle between central and state governments are seen as threat to federal nature Indian democracy. Introduction Federalism is a mode of…

India being the party to SCO and QUAD is one of many instances showing the growing strategic autonomy of India in the global arena. Discuss the reasons for growing stature of India highlighting the various instances where India is exhibiting its sovereignty and self-interest.

India being the party to SCO and QUAD is one of many instances showing the growing strategic autonomy of India in the global arena. Discuss the reasons for growing stature of India highlighting the various instances where India is exhibiting…

The judiciary has played the role of a pillar for unleashing social transformation. Examine the statement with reference to recent judgments of Supreme Court.

The judiciary has played the role of a pillar for unleashing social transformation. Examine the statement with reference to recent judgments of Supreme Court. Introduction: The Preamble to the Constitution of India assures to all citizens, justice- social, economic and…

Why were the ideals of socialism and secularism explicitly added to the constitution? What do these ideals mean and how have these been reflected in the Constitution?

Why were the ideals of socialism and secularism explicitly added to the constitution? What do these ideals mean and how have these been reflected in the Constitution? Introduction: In 1948, during the Constituent Assembly debates the words ‘Secular, Federalist, Socialist’…

A democracy is just as credible as the strength of the institutions fundamental to its legitimacy. Assess the role of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in this context.

A democracy is just as credible as the strength of the institutions fundamental to its legitimacy. Assess the role of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in this context. Introduction: Based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention…

Describe the procedure for the amendment of the constitution. Do you think that the procedure for amendment makes the position of states weak vis-a-vis center?

Describe the procedure for the amendment of the constitution. Do you think that the procedure for amendment makes the position of states weak vis-a-vis center? Introduction: Amendment of constitution means “addition, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution” in…

Explain the salient features of 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act. Do you think economic disadvantage is a sound enough criteria for the quota in the realm of public employment?

Explain the salient features of 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act. Do you think economic disadvantage is a sound enough criteria for the quota in the realm of public employment? Introduction: Government passed 103rd constitutional amendment act to promote “social equality” by…

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