Q1)”Parliamentary committees serve as the engine room of legislative scrutiny, delving deep into policy matters and holding the government to account.” In this perspective, evaluate the role of departmentally-related standing committees (DRSCs) in holding the executive accountable to the parliament. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER The functioning of Parliament is a complex mechanism and the role…
Q1) “Amidst the clamor of competing interests, the government’s wisdom lies in striking a fine balance, harnessing the energies of pressure groups while staying steadfast in its commitment to uphold the broader public interest.” How do pressure groups influence public affairs? How can the government strike a balance between accommodating the demands of pressure groups…
Q1) “The true function of a legislature is to discuss and deliberate and not merely to pass laws.” Do you think the deliberative role of parliament has deteriorated over time? If so, what factors have contributed to this decline? Suggest measures to make the parliament a more effective forum for policy deliberations. (250 Words/15 Marks)…
Q1) Though President of India is the constitutional head of the state, he is only a nominal executive and not a real executive. Comment (150 Words/ 10 Marks) ANSWER In the Indian parliamentary system, the President is the constitutional head of the state and represents the unity of the country. However, the President’s powers and…
Q1) In a democratic society, individual rights and freedoms are always balanced against the larger interests of society and the state. To what extent do the constitutional restrictions on fundamental rights strike a balance between individual liberty and societal interests? What factors are considered in evaluating the reasonableness of such restrictions? Refer to the case…
Q1) “The Indian Constitution is not a mere lawyer’s document, it is a vehicle of life, and its spirit is always the spirit of the age.” How has the constitution of India adapted to changing socio-economic and political circumstances over the decades? (250 Words/ 15 Marks) ANSWER The dynamic nature of the Indian Constitution has…
Q1) “Fraternity means a sense of brotherhood of all Indians – a feeling of oneness and commonness – despite the diversities of caste, creed, language or religion.” Discuss the significance of the concept of fraternity in the Indian Constitution. How do the various constitutional provisions promote fraternity among all citizens? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER Establishing…
Q1) “Judicial activism is an effective way to promote democratic values and social justice, especially when the other two branches of the government fail to act.” Critically examine. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER Judicial activism is a judicial philosophy which prescribes that Courts can go beyond the strict separation of powers in the protection of the…
Q1) “The Indian Independence Act 1947 changed the existing constitutional position, root and branch.” Discuss the changes introduced by the Indian Independence Act 1947 and the immediate challenges that emerged as a result. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER The Indian Independence Act, 1947, a legislation of the British Parliament, created two new dominions viz. India, and…
Q1) What is the process for amending the Constitution of India? Discuss the significance of the Kesavananda Bharati case in relation to the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER The constitution of India is structured with a mixture of flexible and rigid features. Many of its parts can be changed…