Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Q3. Assess the significance of the Representation of the People Act in ensuring free and fair elections in India. Evaluate the major institutional challenges affecting its effective enforcement. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question In the context of ongoing debates on electoral …
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act Q3. The Representation of People’s Act is the backbone of India’s electoral democracy, yet its provisions remain inadequately enforced. Analyse the causes and implications. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Debates over electoral transparency, criminalisation of politics, and institutional limitations have revived …
Q7. Public life demands a higher threshold of accountability than private life. In light of criminal charges against elected representatives, critically examine this statement. How should democratic institutions uphold ethical conduct in politics? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The case of criminal charges against elected representatives raises the issue …
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Context: A recent analysis shows that about 30% of MPs and MLAs in India face serious criminal cases, with the share of such MPs having more than doubled since 2009. About Criminalisation of Politics: What it is? Entry of individuals with serious criminal charges (offences punishable by ≥5 years, non-bailable offences) into legislative bodies. Lok …
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Q3. “Disqualification of ministers upon prolonged arrest may enhance accountability, but it also risks political misuse and erosion of due process”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The proposed amendment on disqualification of ministers upon prolonged arrest has triggered debate on …
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 …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Context: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre whether it was “willing” to favour a lifetime ban on contesting elections for people convicted of offences. What’s the issue? A petition has been filed in the court urging the need for …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Special courts to try MPs Context: The Supreme Court has decided to examine questions regarding the legal jurisdiction of the special courts set up to exclusively prosecute Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies for various offences. …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Criminalisation of politics Context: Ahead of UP Elections, political parties are now having a rethink on aligning with those who have a criminal background but also enjoy influence in their areas. Background: The Supreme Court had warned the Parliament about …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Context: The Supreme Court is hearing a petition about the hundreds of criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs, both sitting and former, for years together. During the hearing, it has made the following observations on pending vacancies in …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Criminalisation of politics Context: The Supreme Court has warned the Parliament about the advent of criminals in politics and also imposed fines on major political parties for covering up from voters the criminal past of the candidates they fielded in the …
Topics Covered: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Criminalisation of politics: Context: The Supreme Court had sought the amicus report on pending cases against legislators on the basis of a petition. The report was recently filed by the apex court’s amicus curiae and senior advocate Vijay Hansaria. Key findings: There are a total …
