Synopsis- The formation of the National Tribunal commission could transform the present tribunal system in India. Contents1 Introduction-2 Reason for Criticism of the ordinance-3 Need of National Tribunals Commission 4 Benefits of National Tribunals Commission (NTC)5 Way forward- Introduction- Recently, the Centre government has issued the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021. The ordinance… Continue reading Need of Constituting National Tribunal Commission in India
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The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media
Synopsis: The Election Commission had asked the court to not let the media cover its verbal hearing. It should withdraw its request to recover some of its moral high ground. Introduction The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body that draws its mandate to conduct free and fair elections from Article 324. It has… Continue reading The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media
Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About Election Commission3 What was the case?4 What are the criticisms facing EC at present?5 Reasons behind reducing independence:6 Importance of ensuring independence:7 Steps taken to improve credibility and independence of Election Commission:7.1 Other Suggestions:8 Conclusion: Introduction The Election Commission (EC’s) independence and credibility has come into question in the recent phase of… Continue reading Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise
Criteria for Selection of Experts in Tribunals Needs More Clarity
Synopsis: Centre needs to enact rules for the selection of Experts in NGT Tribunals with clarity and objectivity. Contents1 Background2 Why Tribunals are formed?3 Why the appointment of Girija Vaidyanathan has been challenged?4 What did the court say?5 What is the way forward? Background The criteria used for the appointments of NGT members are not… Continue reading Criteria for Selection of Experts in Tribunals Needs More Clarity
Issues Associated with Election Commission of India
Synopsis: Recently, the Election Commission of India held a discussion. It was in the light of the many questions and doubts being raised regarding the model Code of Conduct and powers of ECI under Article 324. Background The Model code of conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines that ECI issues. The political parties, candidates,… Continue reading Issues Associated with Election Commission of India
“NCSC” Launches Online Grievance Management Portal for Scheduled Castes
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Online Grievance Management Portal:3 Evolution of the NCSC:4 Composition:5 Functions of NCSC: What is the News? National Commission for Scheduled Castes(NCSC) launched an Online Grievance Management Portal for Scheduled Caste. About Online Grievance Management Portal: The Online Grievance Management Portal will allow submission of complaints about atrocities against the… Continue reading “NCSC” Launches Online Grievance Management Portal for Scheduled Castes
Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 2021 – Explained, Point wise
Contents1 Introduction2 What are Tribunals?3 About the Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 20214 Changes to the Finance Act 20175 Need for the Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 20216 Challenges with the Tribunals Reforms ordinance 20217 Suggestions to improve the tribunals Introduction Recently President of India promulgated Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 2021 or Tribunal Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance… Continue reading Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 2021 – Explained, Point wise
Promulgation of “Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021”
Promulgated: On 4th April 2021 Ministry: Law and Justice About the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021: Purpose of the Ordinance: It dissolves at least eight existing appellate tribunals. Now, High Courts and certain other bodies will be the appellate bodies under 9 acts. Further, it also amends the Finance Act 2017. Key Provisions of the Tribunals… Continue reading Promulgation of “Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021”
The Issue of Public trust on ECI |Election Commission
Synopsis: The public trust gained by the ECI (Election Commission of India) over the years is reducing. It is due to an increasing doubt over the fairness of the polls. Background Recently, the Citizens’ Commission on Elections (CCE), released the second part of its report “An Inquiry into India’s Election System. The retired Supreme Court… Continue reading The Issue of Public trust on ECI |Election Commission
Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission
Synopsis – The Supreme Court in its recent judgment ruled that government officials cannot be appointed as State Election Commissioner (SEC). Introduction- 25 years have passed since local governance was introduced in India by the 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendments. However, there is very little and actual progress in this direction. There is inadequate devolution… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission
