Judiciary

Despite its vital role for the smooth functioning of the body politic, constitutional punctuality remains conspicuous by its absence. Discuss.

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Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary

Referring to the case laws through which the collegium system in India evolved, critically assess its functioning.

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JudiciaryConstitution and Basic Structure

Basic structure doctrine has prevented the Parliament, a creature of the constitution, from becoming the master of the constitution. Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws.

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Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary

"Bail not Jail" is the cardinal principle that upholds the sacrosanct ideas of individual's liberty and dignity. Explain the statement with the help of various judicial pronouncements.

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JudiciaryFundamental Rights

Decriminalization of homosexuality by the SC in Navtej Singh Jauhar case remains a task half done, specially without the socio-political sensitisation about the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ community. Elaborate in light of ongoing debates on same sex marriage.

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Vulnerable SectionsConstitution and Basic Structure

Judicial activism is a necessary tool to guard against "legislative adventurism and executive excesses". Critically discuss in the context of the doctrine of separation of powers as provided in the Constitution of India.

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Separation of PowersJudiciary

What do you understand by 'The doctrine of separation of powers'? Do you think this doctrine is absolutely rigid as per our constitution? Justify.

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Separation of PowersJudiciary

How has the Doctrine of Basic Structure settled a conflict between Parliamentary supremacy and judicial supremacy in India?

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Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary

Differentiate between Gram Nyayalaya and lok adalats. How will these help in achieving the mandate of Article 39A?

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JudiciarySeparation of Powers

What do you understand by basic structure doctrine? Highlight the elements which constitute the basic structure as decided in various judgements.

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Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary

Huge pendency is a very serious issue for Indian judiciary. In this context analyse the reasons and consequences while suggesting steps to overcome the pendency issue.

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Judiciary

Discuss the significance of audio or video recording of court proceedings towards enhancing transparency in judiciary.

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JudiciaryTransparency and Accountability

What do you mean by "Doctrine of Essentiality" and "Doctrine of Principled Distance"? Explain how the Supreme Court has helped in guarding the value of secularism in India with suitable examples. Establishing the National Tribunal Commission could entail a radical restructuring of the present tribunals' system. Discuss the statement in the backdrop of the recent issues facing the functioning of Tribunals in India.

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JudiciarySeparation of Powers

Explain the contingencies under which the president may promulgate ordinances. Does the use of ordinance making power subvert the democratic process? Argue your case.

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ParliamentExecutive

There is a need to reform the collegiate system of judiciary. Discuss.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021

JudiciaryConstitution and Basic Structure