Criminalisation of Politics

Subject: CME Context: The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) released a report analyzing the self-sworn affidavits of India's 31 incumbent Chief Ministers. Criminalisation of Politics About Criminalisation of Politics: What It Is? Criminalisation of politics refers to the increasing participation and election of individuals with criminal backgrounds to public offices, …

“Judicial reforms must focus as much on improving court administration as on strengthening adjudication.” Discuss.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. “Judicial reforms must focus as much on improving court administration as on strengthening adjudication.” Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Judicial reforms have gained renewed attention due to rising case pendency, the need for efficient court administration, and …

Analyse the causes and consequences of judicial pendency in India. To what extent can expansion in judicial strength improve the quality of justice delivery?

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Bring out the significance of alternative dispute resolution in consumer protection. Account for its limited utilisation.

Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Q3. Bring out the significance of alternative dispute resolution in consumer protection. Account for its limited utilisation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Consumer protection systems are facing rising pendency and capacity constraints, making alternative dispute resolution increasingly relevant …

Analyse the relationship between judicial efficiency and economic development in India. Examine how negotiated justice can strengthen this linkage. Suggest institutional reforms required.

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Discuss the role of mediation in promoting access to justice under Article 39A of the Constitution. Analyse how the Mediation Act 2023 strengthens the justice-delivery framework. Outline reforms to enhance institutional capacity and public trust in mediation.

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Q3. Discuss the role of mediation in promoting access to justice under Article 39A of the Constitution. Analyse how the Mediation Act 2023 strengthens the justice-delivery framework. Outline reforms to enhance institutional capacity and public trust in mediation. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: …

How do civil society organisations contribute to strengthening electoral democracy in India? Assess their role in promoting transparency and accountability. Propose measures to enhance their institutional effectiveness.

Topic: The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Q4. How do civil society organisations contribute to strengthening electoral democracy in India? Assess their role in promoting transparency and accountability. Propose measures to enhance their institutional effectiveness. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The …

Criminalisation of politics

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Governance   Source: TH  Context: The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking action against political parties that fail to publish details of candidates’ criminal antecedents as ordered by the Supreme Court.   Meaning of Criminalization of Politics: The criminalisation of politics refers to …

MPs’ panel oppose Mediation Bill

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament- Structure, functioning and conduct of business, parliamentary committees etc   Source: The Hindu Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice, headed by Sushil Kumar Modi, has recommended substantial changes to the Mediation Bill, meant for the institutionalization of mediation and establishment of the Mediation Council of India. The …