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Judiciary
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The recent acknowledgment of sex work as a 'profession' by the Supreme Court is merely the first step in ensuring basic rights and equality for sex workers in India. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Vulnerable SectionsFundamental Rights
The principle of checks and balances in the Indian Constitution is often challenged by the judiciary's expanding role in legislative and executive domains. Highlighting the reasons, assess its impact on the functional separation between various organs.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Separation of PowersJudiciary
"Delay in disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law weakens governance and undermines democratic stability." Discuss the provisions of the Anti-Defection Law and the role of the Speaker in its implementation. How does the delay in disqualification affect governance? Suggest reforms needed to strengthen the law.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
ParliamentJudiciary
Discuss the constitutional provisions governing the imposition of President's Rule in India and its significance within the federal framework. Examine the challenges and criticisms related to its misuse. Mention key Supreme Court observations that have shaped the constitutional understanding of President's Rule.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Centre-State RelationsFederalism
"The collegium system has become a victim of its own success, with the concentration of power in the hands of a few, leading to questions about its legitimacy." Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
JudiciarySeparation of Powers
What do you understand by 'constitutionalism'? Highlight various ways in which the Indian Constitution underscores this principle.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
What are the powers and immunities of the Governor in relation to bills passed by the state legislature? Are these powers unlimited in nature? Discuss in light of relevant judgements.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
ExecutiveFederalism
Differentiate between the clemency powers of the Presidents of India and the USA. Also, critically examine the vesting of clemency power in the executive.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Comparative ConstitutionsExecutive
Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the judicial systems of India and USA.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Comparative ConstitutionsJudiciary
What constitutes corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, 1951? Also, discuss the challenges in curbing such malpractices and suggest remedial measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Elections and RepresentationCorruption and Probity
Judicial recognition of intra-caste inequality within Scheduled Castes opens new debates in affirmative action policies. Examine the challenges and opportunities this poses for social justice in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
SC, ST and OBCVulnerable Sections
While India has a structured but rarely used process for the removal of judges, the UK emphasizes ministerial responsibility and in house mechanisms . Compare and evaluate these approaches in maintaining judicial accountability.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Comparative ConstitutionsJudiciary
"The right to internet access is integral to the realization and exercise of other fundamental rights in India." In this context examine how the recognition of internet access as a fundamental right in India reconciles with the state's authority to impose restrictions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Fundamental RightsConstitution and Basic Structure
In light of recent developments, the Collegium system and the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act, 2014 have once again come under scrutiny. Do you think that a NJAC-like body can make judicial appointments more transparent, broad-based, and accountable? Justify your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
JudiciarySeparation of Powers
It is argued that unchecked and rampant exercise of the power to insert laws in the Ninth Schedule results in undermining of constitutional supremacy and creation of parliamentary hegemony. Do you agree? Justify your stand with logical arguments.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms offer a viable solution to India's overburdened judiciary. Enumerate the types of ADR mechanisms in India and analyze their advantages over conventional litigation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
JudiciarySeparation of Powers
The basic structure doctrine of the Indian Constitution is a judicial innovation. Analyse.
12.5 marks · 200 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
"Extraordinary powers must be exercised with extraordinary care." Discuss in the context of Article 142 of the Indian Constitution.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
JudiciarySeparation of Powers
"Parliament is a creature of the constitution, not its master". Highlighting relevant case laws discuss how judicial intervention has shaped the balance between the Constitution and parliamentary sovereignty.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
What do you understand by Judicial activism and overreach? Also discuss the associated concerns.
12.5 marks · 200 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Separation of PowersJudiciary
The basic structure doctrine acts as a constitutional compass in balancing Parliament's legislative authority and constitutional supremacy. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
Discuss the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the disqualification of Members of Parliament in India. How effective are they in upholding the integrity of the legislature?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
ParliamentElections and Representation
The Supreme Court's recent invocation of Article 142 to confer 'deemed assent' to state bills raises critical questions about the separation of powers. Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Separation of PowersJudiciary
Compare and contrast ‘procedure established by law’ and ‘due process of law’ with reference to their implications on personal liberty in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Constitution and Basic StructureFundamental Rights