Synopsis: The important reason behind the inclusion of nominated members to RajyaSabha and the provisions of Anti-defection Law. Contents1 Introduction:2 Constituent Assembly debate on Nominated members:3 Nominated Members to the Rajya Sabha:4 What is the Anti-Defection Law?5 Salient features of Anti-defection Law:6 Judicial intervention on Anti-defection Law: Introduction: Recently a nominated MP of Rajya Sabha… Continue reading “Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India
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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
SC Ruling on State Election Commission: Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the recent judgement3 What are State Election Commissions?4 Judicial intervention regarding State Election Commissions5 Challenges with the State Election Commissions6 Impact of the issues in State Election Commission7 Suggestions to improve the performance of State Election Commissions Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court held that State Election Commissions(SECs) should have independent State Election… Continue reading SC Ruling on State Election Commission: Explained, Pointwise
SC Ruling on Appointment of “State Election Commissioners”
What is the news? The Supreme Court held that independent persons should be appointed State Election Commissioners, not the Bureaucrats holding government office. What was the case? The Supreme Court gave this judgment in a case related to Goa. There the law secretary was given the charge of State Election Commissioner. What are the key… Continue reading SC Ruling on Appointment of “State Election Commissioners”
No postal ballots for NRIs this time: ECI
What is the News? Election Commission of India has said that the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) will not be able to vote by postal ballots for the upcoming elections in five states. What is a Postal Ballot? It is a facility whereby a voter can cast his/her vote remotely. The user cast the vote by recording… Continue reading No postal ballots for NRIs this time: ECI
Registered Unrecognised Political Parties are not transparent : ADR report
What is the News? Association for Democratic Reforms(ADR) has released a report titled “Analysis of Donations received by Registered Unrecognised Political Parties”. The report underlines the lack of transparency among Registered Unrecognised Political Parties. Facts: What is Registered Unrecognised Political Parties? If a party satisfies any one of below-mentioned criteria, then they are called Registered… Continue reading Registered Unrecognised Political Parties are not transparent : ADR report
“Remote Voting Project” – Election Commission tries out new innovation
Source: The Hindu Gs3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Synopsis: ECI is planning to implement a remote voting project. It must analyze the issues of the system before its implementation. Remote Voting Project Recently, the Chief Election Commissioner (Sunil Arora) announced that it is starting trials of a… Continue reading “Remote Voting Project” – Election Commission tries out new innovation
What is the “Remote Voting Project” by Election Commission of India?
What is the News? As per Election Commission, the remote voting project would be launched soon. What is the Remote Voting Project? A remote voting project will enable a voter to cast his or her franchise from any polling station in the country. It will remove the compulsion on voting only at the polling station,… Continue reading What is the “Remote Voting Project” by Election Commission of India?
Kenneth Arrow’s paradox and why elections are flawed
Synopsis- Theory of Arrow’s paradox and the impact of loss of concentration Introduction- The mechanics of all elections are flawed. The mathematician Kenneth Arrow laid bare the flaws in elections. The internet helps the minority voice to instigate a large part of the populace. The recent U.S. presidential election is an example of this. What… Continue reading Kenneth Arrow’s paradox and why elections are flawed
Importance and steps for‘Free, fair and safe’ elections amid pandemic
Synopsis: EC should ensure ‘Free, fair and safe’ upcoming elections in the states of Kerala, Tamilnadu, West Bengal, Assam and Pondicherry (UT). Background Since the pandemic broken, Millions of people have exercised their political right to vote in more than 34 countries, including India (In Bihar). With the reappearance of a variant of covid virus in countries like Britain, human beings exposing… Continue reading Importance and steps for‘Free, fair and safe’ elections amid pandemic
