Source– The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla writes: Parliament has created an elegant symphony of democracy, that rises above the occasional” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament News– The article explains the roots of Parliamentary democracy in India, and the role played by… Continue reading Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla writes: Parliament has created an elegant symphony of democracy, that rises above the occasional
Tag: Polity
Share the distress – on Cauvery water sharing
Source– The post is based on the article “Share the distress” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Issues pertaining to federalism News– The article explains the recent disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on sharing of Cauvery water. What is the point of contention between Tamil… Continue reading Share the distress – on Cauvery water sharing
Fali S Nariman writes: Why we need Basic Structure
Source: The post is based on the article “Fali S Nariman writes: Why we need Basic Structure” published in “The Indian express” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Constitution (Basic Structure) News: This article discusses India’s “basic structure” doctrine of the Constitution. In 1973, a Supreme Court decision introduced this principle, which limits Parliament’s… Continue reading Fali S Nariman writes: Why we need Basic Structure
Don’t shut down the debate on the Basic Structure of the Constitution
Source– The post is based on the article “Don’t shut down the debate on the Basic Structure of the Constitution” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Functioning of Judiciary News– During a debate in Parliament, Ranjan Gogoi claimed that the “Basic Structure Doctrine” has asserted that basic structure has… Continue reading Don’t shut down the debate on the Basic Structure of the Constitution
Should the CJI be part of the committee selecting the CEC?
Source: The post is based on the article “Should the CJI be part of the committee selecting the CEC?” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Election commission News: The article discusses a new Bill proposing changes to the selection panel for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners… Continue reading Should the CJI be part of the committee selecting the CEC?
A strong case to restore Section 8(4) of the RP Act
Source: The post is based on articles “A strong case to restore Section 8(4) of the RP Act” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act Relevance: concerns with disqualification of legislators. News: Recently, Rahul Gandhi was disqualified on being convicted and sentenced to two… Continue reading A strong case to restore Section 8(4) of the RP Act
Sidharth Luthra writes on proposed Criminal Codes: It’s still colonial
Source– The post is based on the article “Sidharth Luthra writes on proposed Criminal Codes: It’s still colonial” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Important bills and acts News– The Union Home Minister recently introduced three comprehensive Criminal Justice Codes on procedure, evidence, and offences before Parliament. What… Continue reading Sidharth Luthra writes on proposed Criminal Codes: It’s still colonial
“Decoding the President’s speech-Words matter, especially when used by the highest constitutional authority of the country”
Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding the President’s speech-Words matter, especially when used by the highest constitutional authority of the country” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament News: In this article author discusses President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day speech, emphasizing the Constitution’s importance, India’s history, and the… Continue reading “Decoding the President’s speech-Words matter, especially when used by the highest constitutional authority of the country”
Sushil Kumar Modi writes: Judges should declare their assets, too
Source– The post is based on the article “Sushil Kumar Modi writes: Judges should declare their assets, too” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance: Reform in judiciary News– The article deals with the issues of declaration of assets by judges of Supreme Courts and High Courts. What are… Continue reading Sushil Kumar Modi writes: Judges should declare their assets, too
Time’s Come To Draw New Lines
Source– The post is based on the article “Time’s Come To Draw New Lines” published in “The Times of India” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance: Issues related to functioning of judiciary News– Ranjan Gogoi, a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, put forth the notion that the concept of the basic… Continue reading Time’s Come To Draw New Lines
