Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism?
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e-governance, as a critical tool of governance, has ushered in effectiveness, transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the enhancement of these features?
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“Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy.” Comment.
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Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system. How far have the financial committees helped in the institutionalisation of Indian Parliament?
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Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using Article 356 by the Union Governments since mid-1990s.
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“The Constitution of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society.” Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty.
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Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions.
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Discuss the role of Presiding Officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices.
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Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty.
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“The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially.” Comment.
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Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India.
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Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.
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Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.
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“While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy.” Comment.
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Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.
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Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.
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Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.
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Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
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To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?
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“Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute.” Comment.
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