Judiciary

In view of the political class's inability to develop and maintain conventions relating to the appropriate use of Article 356, the Supreme Court's decision in the Bommai case provided much needed clarity. Comment.

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Centre-State RelationsJudiciary

How coordinated action between government and judiciary would not only help reduce the pendency of litigation in Indian courts but also facilitate ease of doing business? Discuss.

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JudiciarySeparation of Powers

What are the factors due to which there is a strong demand of judicial accountability and transparency in higher judicial system? How can it be ensured? Discuss.

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JudiciaryTransparency and Accountability

What do you understand by Tribunalization of Justice in India? Explain the significance of tribunals in India. Highlight their major limitations in the context of Indian justice delivery system.

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Statutory and Regulatory BodiesJudiciary

Critically discuss the evolving policy on reservation in promotions in India with special focus on its ability to meet the objectives of social justice.

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SC, ST and OBCConstitution and Basic Structure

"State impunity continues for acts of torture." Examine the statement in the background of India's stand on UN Convention against Torture'. Also, discuss various judicial and legislative steps taken to prevent torture in India.

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JudiciarySeparation of Powers

“The competence and quality of the lower judiciary are crucial for revitalizing the entire edifice of Indian judiciary”. Explain. Also, in brief, analyse as to how ‘All India Judicial Services’ (AIJS) can make Indian judicial system more effective and efficient.

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JudiciaryCivil Services

Is there a need for a balance between Fundamental Rights and Parliamentary Privileges to be re-examined? Discuss giving suitable arguments in support of your answer.

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ParliamentFundamental Rights

Criminalisation of politics remains a key concern for the Indian political system. In this context, analyse the role played by the Supreme Court and Election Commission over the years. Also, in what ways can the media play a positive role?

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Elections and RepresentationJudiciary

Does the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 ensure an effective mechanism for the empowerment of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss. How far the Supreme Court's decision 'No immediate arrest' would go along with the mentioned Act?

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Vulnerable SectionsSC, ST and OBC

While the power to punish for the contempt of court is a much needed tool to protect the administration of justice from being maligned, it is time that it be relooked into. Critically analyse.

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JudiciaryConstitution and Basic Structure

“Though Supreme Court’s use of its vast powers under the Article 142 has done tremendous good to many deprived sections, however, it is time to institute checks and balances”. Discuss.

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Separation of PowersJudiciary

Where there is a right, there is a remedy. In this context, discuss the nature and significance of writs in India with adequate examples.

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Fundamental RightsJudiciary

What is the importance of an independent judiciary in a democracy? Highlight the safeguards in our political-constitutional setup to ensure the independence of judiciary.

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JudiciarySeparation of Powers

What are the various modes of Alternate Dispute Redressal (ADR) mechanisms available in India? Identifying the problems being faced by them, provide suggestions needed to increase their effectiveness.

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Separation of PowersJudiciary

"Representation of People Act in its original form does not meet the changing needs to conduct elections". Examine the major judicial pronouncements made in relevance to RPA in recent years. Also, discuss the need to further amend the act if any.

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Elections and RepresentationJudiciary