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Assess the impact of judicial delays in election-related disputes on representative democracy. What reforms are necessary to address the problem?

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q4. Assess the impact of judicial delays in election-related disputes on representative democracy. What reforms are necessary to address the problem? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Prolonged election litigation and delayed adjudication of electoral disputes have renewed focus on …

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Independence of the Election Commission

Source:  TH Subject:  Constitutional Bodies Context: The independence of the Election Commission of India (ECI) has come under debate following controversies related to voter roll revisions and opposition moves seeking removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). About Independence of the Election Commission: What is Independence of the EC? Independence of the Election Commission means …

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Decriminalization of Politics

Syllabus: Polity Source:  TH Context: The Supreme Court is hearing petitions seeking a lifetime ban on convicted individuals from contesting elections, reigniting the debate on decriminalizing politics and ensuring probity in public life. What Does the RPA Act, 1951 Say About Contesting Elections? Section 8(3): Disqualifies individuals convicted of criminal offenses and sentenced to imprisonment …

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Electoral Bonds:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.   Context: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has assured petitioners that the Supreme Court will take up for hearing a pending plea challenging the …

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Electoral Bonds:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.   Context: Electoral bonds worth ₹1,213 crore were sold by the SBI in January. Most of them (₹784.84 crore) were encashed in the New Delhi branch, …

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